Sammy Davis Jr.
Acting
Born December 8, 1925 · Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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 four 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…
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
Hunter
The Rifleman
Great Performances
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
Champs-Elysées
Batman
Omnibus
Charlie's Angels
Fantasy Island
The Dick Cavett Show
Wogan
The Cosby Show
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
I Dream of Jeannie
The Carol Burnett Show
Burke's Law
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Steve Allen Show
The Jack Benny Program
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ben Casey
The Oscars
Dinah!
The Colgate Comedy Hour
People's Choice Awards
All in the Family
Here's Lucy
77 Sunset Strip
The Kennedy Center Honors
Drama 61-67
Chico and the Man
The Mod Squad
The Patty Duke Show
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Flip Wilson Show