Sammy Davis Jr.
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer.Primarily a dancer and singer, Davis was a childhood vaudevillian who became known for his performances on Broadway and in Las Vegas, as a recording artist, television and film star, and as a member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack".At the age of three Davis began his career in vaudeville with his father and "uncle" as the Will Mastin Trio, toured nationally, and after military service, returned to the trio. Davis became an overnight sensation following a nightclub performance at Ciro's after the 1951 Academy Awards, with the trio, became a recording artist, and made his first film performances as an adult later that decade. In 1954, he lost his left eye in an automobile accident. Later the same ...show more
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Date of Birth
Dec 08, 1925
Place of Birth
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Date of Death
May 16, 1990
Age
64
Known For
Acting
Also Known As
Sammy Davis
Samuel George Davis Jr.
Samuel George Davis
The Will Maston Trio
Will Maston Trio
Sammy Jr. & Altovise
Sammy Davis Jnr.
Сэмми Дэвис мл.
Sammy Davis, Jr.