Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. was an American singer, dancer, and entertainer who started performing in vaudeville at a young age.
Pop Singer
December 8, 1925
Sagittarius
May 16, 1990
64
New York City, New York, United States
Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was an incredibly gifted American singer, dancer, and entertainer who started performing in vaudeville at just three years old as part of the Will Mastin Trio, alongside his father and uncle. He gained prominence in the mid-20th century with hit songs such as “The Candy Man” and “Mr. Bojangles” and enjoyed a successful career in Broadway, film, and television, appearing in popular movies like “Ocean’s 11” and “Robin and the 7 Hoods.” Despite encountering racial discrimination, Davis was an active civil rights advocate who fought for equality. A member of the Republican Party, he supported Richard Nixon. In 1954, Davis lost an eye in a car accident but continued to perform and inspire others. He passed away in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.
