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Born on 8th December, 1925 in Harlem, New York City, Sammy Davis, Jr. was the son of two dancers, Sam Davis, Sr. and Elvera Sanchez, both members of a vaudeville troupe run by Will Mastin.
Davis was born on December 8, 1925, in the Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City, the son of African American entertainer and stage performer Sammy Davis Sr. (1900–1988) and Cuban-American tap dancer and stage performer Elvera Sanchez (1905–2000). [13]
Sammy Davis Jr. was born in New York's Harlem on December 8, 1925. His father was then a lead dancer in Mastin's "Holiday in Dixieland," a vaudeville troupe in which young Sammy's mother, Elvera (Sanchez) Davis, was the lead chorus girl.
Jan 17, 2019 · Sammy Davis, Jr. is born at Harlem Hospital in New York City to Elvera and Sammy Davis, Sr. 1928/1929. He is sent to live with his father, a traveling entertainer and dancer. He never receives...
Aug 3, 2024 · Sammy Davis Jr.’s live performance of “What I Did For Love” in Germany in 1985 is a remarkable showcase of his legendary talent and charisma. This review delves into the highlights of this unforgettable rendition, reflecting on its significance both musically and culturally.
Feb 12, 2023 · Davis was born in December 1925, making him one year younger than his Harlem compatriot James Baldwin. His Afro-Cuban parents were Sammy Davis Sr., a Vaudeville tap dancer, and Alvera...
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May 16, 1990 · Sammy Davis Jr. was an American singer tap dancer, actor, pianist, drummer and comedian. He was part of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, with whom he starred in several films. Samuel George Davis, known as Sammy Davis Jr., was born in Harlem, New York on December 8th, 1925.
