Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. was, above all else, a show stopper. An entertainer. A superb vocalist, world-class, old-school tap dancer, an accomplished comedian and impressionist of uncanny accuracy, and a convincing dramatic actor. Davis, like his friends Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, rose to the very pinnacle of show business, except that Davis had to contend with both violent racists and the sanctioned national atmosphere of bigotry and segregation every step along the often punishing way. At if that wasn't enough of a burden, he was also very nearly killed in an automobile accident, just as he was attaining national stardom. Through it all, Davis' mixture of sage philosophical insight, indomitable will and unyielding sense of humor faithfully sustained him, and it also... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- New York, New York, United States
- Genre:
- Easy Listening, Pop Vocal
- Birthdate:
- 12/08/1925
- Death date:
- 05/16/1990
