Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American "all-around" entertainer. He danced; sang; played vibraphone, trumpet, and drums; did impressions; told jokes; and acted.

He was born in H

Sammy Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American "all-around" entertainer. He danced; sang; played vibraphone, trumpet, and drums; did impressions; told jokes; and acted.

He was born in Harlem, New York City to Elvera Sanchez, a Puerto Rican woman, and Sammy Davis, Sr., a black man, who were vaudeville dancers. As an infant, he was raised by his paternal grandmother. When he was three years old, his parents split up. His father, not wanting to lose custody of his son, took him on tour.