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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.
- January 1, 1
- Beverly Hills, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- 1.64 m
Apr 3, 2014 · Sammy Davis Jr. overcame prevailing racism to establish himself as an entertainment legend, becoming a successful comedian, actor, dancer and singer. As part of the Rat Pack, with Frank Sinatra...
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 ...
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, Producer, Director
- May 16, 1990
- December 8, 1925
Jun 20, 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.
May 17, 1990 · Sammy Davis Jr., the quintessential showman embraced by his peers as “Mr. Entertainment” for his enormous talent and versatility, died early Wednesday morning at his home in Beverly Hills ...
