About
Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. Primarily a dancer and singer, Davis was a childhood vaudevillian who became known for his performances on Broadway and in Las Vegas, as a recording artist, television and film star, and as a member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack". At the age of four Davis began his career in vaudeville with his father and "uncle" as the Will Mastin Trio, toured nationally, and after military service, returned to the trio. Davis became an overnight sensation following a nightclub performance at Ciro's after the 1951 Academy Awards, with the trio, became a recording artist, and made his first film performances as an adult later that decade. In 1954, he lost his left eye in an automobile accident. Later the same year, he converted to Judaism. In 1960, he appeared in the first Rat Pack movie, Ocean's 11. After a...
Known for
The Cosby ShowSeries • 1984
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
The RiflemanSeries • 1958
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956
Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978
I Dream of JeannieSeries • 1965
Ben CaseySeries • 1961
HunterSeries • 1984
OmnibusSeries • 1967
Burke's LawSeries • 1963
The Jack Benny ProgramSeries • 1950
Here's LucySeries • 1968
77 Sunset StripSeries • 1958
The Mod SquadSeries • 1968
The Patty Duke ShowSeries • 1963
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherSeries • 1969
Cain's HundredSeries • 1961
Chico and the ManSeries • 1974
The Cannonball RunMovie • 1981
Ocean's ElevenMovie • 1960
Cannonball Run IIMovie • 1984
Alice in WonderlandSeries • 1985
Robin and the 7 HoodsMovie • 1964
Johnny CoolMovie • 1963