Sammy Davis Jr. was known for his charisma, versatility, and talent as a singer, dancer, actor, and comedian. He was also known for his ability to mimic other performers and incorporate elements of their styles into his own performances.
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Davis was a trailblazer who broke down racial barriers and paved the way for future generations of performers. Sammy Davis Jr began his career in Vaudeville with his father Sammy Davis Sr., and the Will Mastin Trio.
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Sammy Davis Jr was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 1987. In 2001, he was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Samuel George Davis Jr’s biggest hit, “The Candy Man”, reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1972. In 1944, during World War II, Davis was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 18.
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.
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