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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.
The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show: With Sammy Davis Jr., Lester Wilson, Lola Falana, Judy Garland.
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- 1966-01-07
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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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- Beverly Hills, California, USA
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Apr 3, 2014 · In 1966, the entertainer hosted his own short-lived variety series, The Sammy Davis Jr. Show. Years later, he played host again on the syndicated talk show Sammy and Company, from...
Aug 18, 2020 · He starred in seven Broadway shows, appeared in 23 films including Ocean’s Eleven, regularly landed television roles and recorded dozens of albums. Although he died of throat cancer at the age ...
Sammy Davis Jr. - "Sammy" NBC TV Special 1973. Johan ”J-Vlogg” Nilsson. 12.5K subscribers. 60. 2.1K views 1 year ago. From November 16, 1973. 00:30 Intro by father Sammy Davis, Sr. ...more.
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- Johan ”J-Vlogg” Nilsson
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Shortly after his death on May 16, 1990, the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip turned off their exterior lights for 10 minutes in tribute. There is currently an outdoor theater in Las Vegas named in his honor, the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
