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  1. Sammy Davis Jr. 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. After military service, Davis returned to the trio ...

  2. 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.

  3. Sammy Davis Jr.. 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. Davis Jr. was known as someone who could do it all, sing ...

    • Actor, Producer, Director
    • May 16, 1990
    • December 8, 1925
  4. Aug 18, 2020 · Photo: The Estate of Altovise Davis. 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 ...

  5. May 20, 2024 · Sammy Davis, Jr. (born December 8, 1925, New York, New York, U.S.—died May 16, 1990, Los Angeles, California) was an American singer, dancer, and entertainer. What made Sammy Davis, Jr., the world's greatest entertainer? Davis recorded more than 50 albums and starred in three Broadway shows. At age three Davis began performing in vaudeville ...

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  6. Learn more. Sammy Davis Jr.. 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.

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  8. May 16, 1990 · Will Mastin, and Sammy Davis Jr. By 1940 Sammy Jr. had become the star attraction. The act was popular enough to receive billings in larger clubs, and in that environment Davis met other performers such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878–1949), Frank Sinatra (1915–1998), and various big band leaders.

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