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1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sammy_Davis_JrSammy Davis Jr. - Wikipedia

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   Sammy Davis Jr., a versatile and dynamic singer, dancer and actor who overcame extraordinary obstacles to become a leading American countentertainer, died of throat cancer yesterday at his home in Los Angeles.

2. m.imdb.com › name › nm0002035Sammy Davis Jr. - IMDb

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   Actor: The Cannonball Run. 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..

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Sammy Davis Jr. was a highly popular actor, comedian, singer and dancer. He was also part of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, with whom he starred in several films.

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   Aug 18, 2020 · His nickname was "Mr. Show Business," but Sammy Davis Jr. fondly called himself "the only Black, Puerto Rican, one-eyed, Jewish entertainer in the world." Although he stood...

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   Actor: The Cannonball Run. 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.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Sammy-Davis-JrSammy Davis, Jr. | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 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. Learn more about his life and career in this article.

7. www.unfortunatehistory.com › podcast › 20-sammy-davis-jr-theThe Tragic Life of Sammy Davis Jr - Unfortunate History

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   Aug 26, 2020 · Sammy Davis Jr was much more than a singer, dancer, or actor. His life also included meetings with presidents, threats from the mob, and even satanic parties.

8. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1990/05/17-mn-280-storyConsummate Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Dies at 64 - Los ...

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   May 17, 1990 · Sammy Davis Jr., the quintessential showman embraced by his peers as “Mr. Entertainment” for his enormous talent and versatility, died early Wednesday morning at his home in Beverly Hills after a...

9. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmasters30 Photos from Sammy Davis, Jr.’s Private Collection - PBS

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   Feb 15, 2019 · In addition to being an entertainment powerhouse, Sammy Davis, Jr. was also a talented photographer and now, after these photos were dug out of a warehouse in California, the world finally gets...

10. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1990/05/16-mn-371-storySammy Davis Jr. Dies : Cancer Kills Versatile Entertainer

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    May 16, 1990 · Sammy Davis Jr., the quintessential showman embraced by his peers as “Mr. Entertainment” for his enormous talent and versatility, died this morning at his home in Beverly Hills, losing a...