Sammy Davis Jr.
American entertainer
A dynamic, versatile all-around entertainer and one of the first Black artists to find mass appeal with white audiences.
| Born | December 8, 1925 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | May Britt, Loray White, Altovise Davis |
| Children | Tracey Davis, Jeff Davis, Mark Davis, Manny Davis |
| Parents | Elvera Sanchez, Sammy Davis Sr. |
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Liberace: The World's Greatest Showman
1h 18min
1988
That's Dancing!
G
1h 44min
1985
Heidi's Song
G
1h 34min
1982
Poor Devil
1h 37min
1973
The Trackers
1h 13min
1971
The Pigeon
1h 14min
1969
Salt and Pepper
PG-13
1h 41min
1968
Alice in Wonderland
1h
1966
Sergeants 3
1h 53min
1962
Three Penny Opera
2h 4min
1962
Seasoned Greetings
0h 20min
1933
Rufus Jones for President
0h 21min
1933
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
1h 37min
1990
Albums
Hit Collection
2012
Legends: September Song
2012
Mr Wonderful
2006
Live [DVD/CD]
2005
American Legend
2002
Crooners, Vol. 2
2000
Song & Dance Man
1999
All the Things You Are
1996
That Old Black Magic
1995
Wham of Sam [Warner Archives]
1995
Decca Years
1990
Greatest Songs
1990
Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
1990
Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
1988
Closest of Friends
1982
Best of Sammy Davis, Jr. [Curb]
1982
Goin's Great
1969
I've Gotta Be Me
1968
Lonely Is the Name
1968
Sings the Complete Dr. Doolittle
1967
Sounds of '66
1966
Sammy Davis, Jr. Show
1966
Sammy's Back on Broadway
1965
Our Shining Hour
1965
When the Feeling Hits You
1965
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Sammy and Company | Nominated |
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