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Sammy Davis Jr.

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.
BornDecember 8, 1925
HometownNew York City, U.S.
Net worth$5 million
Height5'5" (1.65m)
SpouseMay Britt, Loray White, Altovise Davis
ChildrenTracey Davis, Jeff Davis, Mark Davis, Manny Davis
ParentsElvera Sanchez, Sammy Davis Sr.
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Videos

Moment of the Day: Cow Impressions

Monday morning on Good Day Philadelphia, Mike imitated a cow after he learned that making mooing sounds might help with bowel movements.
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1977Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or ComedySammy and CompanyNominated
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