Sammy Davis Jr.
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Sammy Davis Jr.
Summary
Sammy Davis Jr. is a human[1]. Sammy Davis Jr.'s place of birth was New York City[2]. Sammy Davis Jr. was born on December 8, 1925[3]. Sammy Davis Jr. died in Beverly Hills[4]. Sammy Davis Jr. died on May 16, 1990[5]. Sammy Davis Jr. worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], autobiographer[8], jazz musician[9], and stage actor[10]. Sammy Davis Jr. ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,461 views/month, #1,829 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Sammy Davis Jr.…
- Sammy Davis Jr. passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
- Sammy Davis Jr. was born on December 8, 1925[3].
- Sammy Davis Jr. died on May 16, 1990[5].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
- Sammy Davis Jr.'s father was Sammy Davis, Sr.[13].
- Sammy Davis Jr.'s mother was Elvera Sanchez[14].
- Among Sammy Davis Jr.'s spouses was May Britt[15].
- Sammy Davis Jr. was married to Altovise Davis[16].
- Among Sammy Davis Jr.'s spouses was Loray White[17].
- Sammy Davis Jr. held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Sammy Davis Jr.'s native language[19].
- Sammy Davis Jr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[20].
- Sammy Davis Jr.'s professions included television actor[6].
- Sammy Davis Jr.'s professions included film actor[7].
- Sammy Davis Jr.'s professions included autobiographer[8].
- Sammy Davis Jr. worked as a jazz musician[9].
- Sammy Davis Jr. worked as a stage actor[10].
- Sammy Davis Jr.'s professions included television presenter[21].
- Sammy Davis Jr. received the Spingarn Medal[22].
- Sammy Davis Jr. received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23].
- Sammy Davis Jr. received the Kennedy Center Honors[24].
- Sammy Davis Jr. received the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[25].
- Sammy Davis Jr. received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
- Sammy Davis Jr. was a member of Rat Pack[27].
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Origins and Family
Sammy Davis Jr. was born in New York City[2]. Sammy Davis Jr. was born on December 8, 1925[3]. Sammy Davis Jr.'s father was Sammy Davis, Sr.[13]. His mother was Elvera Sanchez[14]. Sammy Davis Jr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[20]. English was his native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], autobiographer[8], jazz musician[9], stage actor[10], and television presenter[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Spingarn Medal[22], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1914[30]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; Kennedy Center Honors[24], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1978[36]; Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[25], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41].
Personal Life
Spouses include May Britt[15], a film actor[42], 1934–2025[43], of Sweden[44]; Altovise Davis[16], an actor[45], 1943–2009[46], of United States[47]; and Loray White[17], a film actor[48], b. 1934[49], of United States[50].
Death and Burial
Sammy Davis Jr. died on May 16, 1990[5]. Sammy Davis Jr. died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was head and neck cancer[51]. Sammy Davis Jr. is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
Why It Matters
Sammy Davis Jr. ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,461 views/month, #1,829 of 1,000,298).[11] Sammy Davis Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] Sammy Davis Jr. is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
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 television actor[6], film actor[7], autobiographer[8], jazz musician[9], and stage actor[10].
What awards did Sammy Davis Jr. receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[22], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], Kennedy Center Honors[24], and Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[25].