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- Origine
- Harlem, US
- Actif depuis
- 1925–1990
À propos
Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer. Known as "Mr. Entertainment" and "Mister Show Business", Davis was regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century and as a black entertainer, he helped to break racial barriers in several venues, including nightclubs, music, film and television.
Davis began his career at the age of two in vaudeville with his father Sammy Davis Sr. and Will Mastin in the Will Mastin Trio. At seven, he started his film career with the musical shorts Rufus Jones for President and Seasoned Greetings. In 1951, Davis's career breakthrough came after he and the Will Mastin Trio opened for Janis Paige the week before the 23rd Academy Awards at the Hollywood nightclub Ciro's.
Three years later he became the first black entertainer to headline a show in Las Vegas and two years later starred in his first Broadway musical, Mr. Wonderful. After starring in his first box-office film, Anna Lucasta (1958), Davis earned rave reviews for his role in Porgy and Bess (1959). A year later he became a member of the Rat Pack alongside lifelong friends Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. In 1964, he returned to Broadway in the musical adaptation of Clifford Odets's Golden Boy, which featured the first interracial kiss in a Broadway play and won Davis a Tony Award nomination. Two years after that, Davis hosted his own variety series.
Davis also became a successful recording artist. His 1955…
Discographie

Something for Everyone
1971

I’ve Gotta Be Me
1968

Lonely Is the Name
1968

Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings the Complete "Dr. Dolittle"
1967

That’s All!
1967

Sammy Davis Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays
1966

The Sounds of ’66
1966

Sammy Davis & Count Basie: Our Shining Hour
1965

Sammy’s Back on Broadway
1965

The Sammy Davis Jr. Show With Surprise Guest Stars
1965

When the Feeling Hits You!
1965

Sings the Big Ones for Young Lovers
1964
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