Sammy Davis, Jr. - American Singer, Dancer, Actor, And Comedian| Mini Bio | BIO

Born on December 8, 1925, in New York City, Sammy Davis Jr. overcame prevailing racism to become an entertaining legend. He was a successful comedian, actor, dancer and singer. As part of the Rat Pack, with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Davis was known for his films and his partying ways. As his fame grew, his refusal to appear in any clubs that practiced racial segregation led to the integration of several venues in Miami Beach and Las Vegas. #Biography
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[@basscliff55]

This is what I really love about Bio- to get to know the human side of of many star that Iv loved all my life, no matter what race they may have been.

[@sara35ish]

He was one of the greats

[@amyclarke41]

so classy!😎

[@billw2529]

NO entertainer today can compare to SAMMY! One exception might be, just might be would be Michael Jackson