Sammy Davis Jr.
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Summary
Sammy Davis Jr. was born on December 8, 1925[1], in New York City[2]. Sammy Davis Jr. died on May 16, 1990[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. Sammy Davis Jr. worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], autobiographer[7], jazz musician[8], and stage actor[9]. Sammy Davis Jr. ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,256 views/month, #1,829 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Harlem[11]
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12]
- Father: Sammy Davis, Sr.[13]
- Mother: Elvera Sanchez[14]
- Spouse: May Britt[15], Altovise Davis[16], Loray White[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[20]
- Occupation: television presenter[21], singer[22], actor[23], dancer[24], comedian[25], vaudeville performer[26], entertainer[27], musician[28], military officer[29], military personnel[30]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[31], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[32], Kennedy Center Honors[33], Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[34], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[35]
- Member of: Rat Pack[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Genre: jazz[38], traditional pop[39], big band music[40], easy listening[41], show tune[42], swing[43], blues[44]
- Military branch: United States Army[45]
- Record label: Decca[46], Charly Records[47], Reprise Records[48], Verve Records[49], Motown[50], MGM Records[51], RCA Records[52], 20th Century Fox Records[53], Applause Records[54]
- Discography: Sammy Davis Jr. discography[55]
- Commons category: Sammy Davis, Jr.[56]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[57]
- Cause of death: head and neck cancer[58]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[59]
- Family name: Davis[60]
- Given name: Samuel[61], George[62]
- Official website: http://www.sammydavis-jr.com/[63]
Why It Matters
Sammy Davis Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] Sammy Davis Jr. is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Sammy Davis Jr. born?
Sammy Davis Jr. was born in New York City[2].
Where did Sammy Davis Jr. die?
Sammy Davis Jr. died in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were Sammy Davis Jr.'s parents?
Sammy Davis Jr.'s father was Sammy Davis, Sr.[13]. Sammy Davis Jr.'s mother was Elvera Sanchez[14].
Who was Sammy Davis Jr. married to?
Sammy Davis Jr.'s spouses include May Britt[15], Altovise Davis[16], and Loray White[17].
What did Sammy Davis Jr. do for work?
Sammy Davis Jr. worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], autobiographer[7], jazz musician[8], and stage actor[9].
What awards did Sammy Davis Jr. receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[31], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[32], Kennedy Center Honors[33], and Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[34].