Also known as
  • Sammy Davis Jr.,
  • Sammy Davis Jnr,
  • Sammy Davis Jr,
  • Sammy Davis, Jr.,
  • Samuel George Davis, Jr.
Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. He was a dancer, singer, multi-instrumentalist (vibraphone, trumpet, and drums), impressionist, comedian, convert to Judaism, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was a member of the 1960s Rat Pack, which was led by his old friend Frank Sinatra, and included fellow performers Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. Davis, Jr. was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York to... full article at wikipedia