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'''Sammy Davis, Jr.''' was born in the Harlem section of New York City
'''Sammy Davis, Jr.''' was born in the Harlem section of [[New York City]]
on December 8, 1925. While starting as a child dancer, he moved
on December 8, 1925. While starting as a child dancer, he moved
on to singing and became an accomplished actor.
on to singing and became an accomplished actor.
His appearance in the Broadway show “Mr. Wonderful”
His appearance in the [[Broadway]] show “Mr. Wonderful”
in 1956 and “Golden Boy” in 1964, that won him a Tony
in 1956 and “Golden Boy” in 1964, that won him a Tony
nomination for Best Actor In A Musical, also included
nomination for Best Actor In A Musical, also included
dozens of films including “Oceans Eleven”
dozens of films including “Oceans Eleven”
with Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack.
with [[Frank Sinatra]]’s Rat Pack.
Sammy’s first appearance on the Hit Parade began in 1954
Sammy’s first appearance on the Hit Parade began in 1954
“I’ve Gotta Be Me” and in 1972 his chart topper “Candy Man”.
“I’ve Gotta Be Me” and in 1972 his chart topper “Candy Man”.
Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer
Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat [[cancer]]
on May 16, 1990 at 64 years of age.
on May 16, 1990 at 64 years of age.
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]