Sammy Davis Jr was an American singer, actor, comedian, and dancer who began his career in Vaudeville with his father Sammy Davis Sr., and the Will Mastin Trio. Here are three interesting facts about Sammy Davis Jr.:
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1. Sammy Davis Jr. was a member of the Rat Pack, a group of entertainers that included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop.
2. Davis was a multi-talented performer who played several instruments, including the drums, vibraphone, and piano.
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3. In 1960, Davis appeared in the Rat Pack film “Ocean’s 11”.
Sammy Davis Jr had a starring role on Broadway in Mr. Wonderful with Chita Rivera (1956). In 1958, Sammy Davis Jr was hired to crown the winner of the Miss Cavalcade of Jazz beauty contest for the famed fourteenth Cavalcade of Jazz concert.
In 1960, he appeared in the Rat Pack film Ocean’s 11. Sammy Davis Jr was awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his television performances.
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