Sammy Davis Jr.
American actor, singer and dancer
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About Sammy Davis Jr.
He was an American legendary actor, singer, musician, vaudevillian, comedian, dancer and activist. He started off his career in vaudeville right from the age of three where he toured the country with his father and a troupe of dancers known as Will Mastin Trio.
Family Life
His parents are Sammy Davis Sr. and Elvera Sanchez. He married Loray White in 1958 and their marriage spanned for about a year before they divorced in 1959.
He got married to May Britt in 1960 and their marriage lasted for about eight years before they divorced in 1968. In 1970 he got married to Altovise Davis.
His children include Manny, Tracey, Mark and Jeff.
Achievements
He was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame Awards in 2002.
He won the posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
He got nomination at the 1977 Golden Globe Awards for "Best TV Actor - Musical/Comedy".
He won the "NAACP Image Award" at the 1989 NAACP.
Trivia
Though he was successful, he always stayed in "Black Only" hotels due to racism.
When he clocked 29 in 1954, he was involved in a fatal accident, which resulted in him losing one of his eyes.
Some years down the line, he chose to convert to Judaism as a result of the oppression exercised against African Americans and the Jews.
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F.A.Q. about Sammy Davis Jr.
When is his birthday?
Sammy Davis Jr.'s birthday is on December 8, 1925.
In how many days is his birthday?
Sammy Davis Jr.'s birthday is in 256 days
How old was Sammy Davis Jr. when he died?
He was 64 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 16, 1990.
How old would he be today?
Sammy Davis Jr. would be 98 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Sammy Davis Jr. from?
He was born in Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S..