Caption: Sammy Davis, Jr. in Los Angeles, 1975. Modern silver gelatin, 11.75x7.25, mounted on 16x12.5 board, signed. $600 © 1978 Ulvis Alberts MPTV
Soundtrack, Actor, Producer
Born: December 8, 1925
Star sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Known for: Ocean's 11 (1960), That's Dancing! (1985), Porgy and Bess (1959), Family Feud (1976)
Source: IMDB
Sammy Davis Jr. was often billed as the "greatest living entertainer in the world". He was born in Harlem, Manhattan, the son of dancer Elvera Davis (née Sanchez) and vaudeville star Sammy Davis Sr.. His father was African-American and his mother was of Puerto Rican ancestry. Davis Jr. was known as someone who could do it all--sing, dance, play ...