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Retrieved December 11, 2014. 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.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Sammy Davis Jr., a versatile entertainer who broke racial barriers in show business and the Rat Pack. Learn about his life, career, achievements, family, and legacy through photos, videos, credits, and trivia.
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- Beverly Hills, California, USA
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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.
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Learn about the life and career of Sammy Davis Jr., a versatile entertainer who broke racial barriers in show business and the Rat Pack. Find out about his family, marriages, awards, trivia and quotes.
- Actor, Music Department, Producer
- May 16, 1990
- December 8, 1925
Sep 13, 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.
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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 at a...
Learn about the life and career of Sammy Davis Jr, a multi-talented performer who broke racial barriers and became a Rat Pack member. Discover his achievements in music, dance, comedy, film, and civil rights, and his legacy today.
