Sammy Davis Jr religion: What religion was Sammy Davis Jr when he died?

Sammy Davis Jr. was raised in the Baptist faith but later converted to Judaism in 1961. He was attracted to the religion’s teachings and its emphasis on family and tradition.

Sammy Davis Jr was a devout Jew and remained so until his death. He was buried in a Jewish cemetery, Hillside Memorial Park, in Culver City, California, USA.

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.

In 1953, Sammy Davis Jr was offered his own television show on ABC, Three for the Road—with the Will Mastin Trio. In 1954, Davis was hired to sing the title song for the Universal Pictures film Six Bridges to Cross.

Sammy Davis Jr had a starring role on Broadway in Mr. Wonderful with Chita Rivera (1956). Davis was awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award for his television performances.