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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 | + | 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 | ||
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“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]] | ||
Revision as of 13:05, February 20, 2008
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 to singing and became an accomplished actor.
His appearance in the Broadway show “Mr. Wonderful” in 1956 and “Golden Boy” in 1964, that won him a Tony nomination for Best Actor In A Musical, also included dozens of films including “Oceans Eleven” with Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack.
Sammy’s first appearance on the Hit Parade began in 1954 with "Hey There" and in 1955 with “Love Me Or Leave Me” followed by “Something’s Gotta Give”, “That Old Black Magic”, “What Kind Of Fool Am I”, “The Shelter Of Your Arms”, “I’ve Gotta Be Me” and in 1972 his chart topper “Candy Man”.
Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer on May 16, 1990 at 64 years of age.