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      • 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. As part of the Rat Pack, with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Davis was known for films like Ocean's 11 and Sergeants 3 along with his partying ways.
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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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  5. Aug 18, 2020 · Although he died of throat cancer at the age of 64, his memory lives on as one of the greatest pop-culture icons of the 20th century. Here are seven interesting facts about Mr. Bojangles himself:...

  6. Jun 20, 2024 · Sammy Davis, Jr., American singer, dancer, musician, and entertainer. He encountered virulent racial prejudice early in his career, but he endured to become one of the first African American stars to achieve wide popularity.

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  7. May 16, 1990 · Sammy Davis Jr. Biography. American entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. had a career that spanned more than five decades. He started in vaudeville (short funny acts on stage, such as song-and-dance and singing) and progressed to Broadway theater, film, and performing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  8. May 27, 2024 · Sammy Davis Jr. was a singer and dancer often billed as ‘the greatest living entertainer in the world’ during his heydays. This biography of Sammy Davis Jr. provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

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