Darwood "Waldo" Kaye (1929-2002) - Filmographie
Signed picture of Darwood KayeDarwood Kaye was born on Sept. 8, 1929 in Fort Collins, CO. He moved with his parents to Idaho, then Montana, then to California at the age of five. He started in pictures at age of 6 and worked in 40 films over 9 years, including 21 "Our Gang" comedies as "Waldo". He graduated from Hollywood High School and attended UCLA. After this he was enlisted in the army, spent 1 1/2 years in service, mostly in Korea.
After his return he graduated from La Sierra College (now University) in 1952 with a degree in theology. He began work as a pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Diego, CA. Later he served as a pastor in Palm Springs, Escondido, Oceanside & Fallbrook (all in California).
Certainly he received an invitation to go as a missionary to Thailand where he served from 1957 to 1974. When he returned to United States he served as a pastor in Santa Maria, St. Helena, La Crescenta, Tujunga, Burbank & Norwalk.
In 1992 he retired but continue to serve part-time at the La Sierra University Church.
He was married to Jean Smith. He had 4 sons. Three of them are also pastors and one writes scripts and produces the Voice of Prophecy radio program, a world-wide ministry. To complete the family he had 9 grandchildren.
Darwood Kaye was killed by a hit-and-run driver in May 2002.
Summary of his filmworks:
My Reputation (46) Best Foot Forward (43) The Big Premiere (40) Waldo's Last Stand (40) Three Smart Boys (37) Glove Taps (37)