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  1. Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer. At age two, Davis began his career in Vaudeville with his father Sammy Davis Sr. and the Will Mastin Trio, which toured nationally, and his film career began in 1933.

  2. Apr 3, 2014 · Who Was Sammy Davis Jr.? Sammy Davis Jr. overcame prevailing racism to establish himself as an entertainment legend, becoming a successful comedian, actor, dancer and singer.

  3. When Sammy Davis, Jr. published his autobiography in 1965, it was an immediate long-running bestseller as well as a revelation. Yes I Can describes Sammy Davis's personal conviction, the view of success that both propelled him to stardom from ghetto obscurity and served as his armor against racism.

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  4. Details. When it was published in September 1965, Yes I Can quickly became a critical and commercial success – widely acclaimed for its engrossing tale of life as a black performer in segregated America, and for level of honesty unusual in celebrity autobiographies of the time.

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  5. Aug 18, 2020 · 7 Facts About Sammy Davis Jr. The entertainer was one of the greatest pop-culture icons of the 20th century, but his relationships could get...complicated. By B. Myint Updated: Aug 18, 2020....

  6. Sammy Davis Jr. was often billed as the "greatest living entertainer in the world". He was born in Harlem, Manhattan, the son of dancer Elvera Davis (née Sanchez) and vaudeville star Sammy Davis Sr.. His father was African-American and his mother was of Cuban and African-American ancestry.

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  8. Feb 4, 2024 · In 1965, the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. released the empowering anthem “Yes I Can,” a song that continues to resonate with audiences for its positive message and uplifting spirit.

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