Adds Don Cheadle: "Sammy Davis, Jr., was not only a towering, sui generis talent but also a performer who used his platform and prestige to fight for equality and justice" A century ago, on Dec. 8, ...
There are entertainers, and then there is Sammy Davis Jr. To call him a “triple threat” feels almost insulting because the man didn’t just sing, dance, and act – he commanded the very air in the room.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas valley came together to celebrate the iconic entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. for a 100th birthday celebration, launching the #SDJ100 Year-Long Centennial Celebration. The ...
Born on December 8, 1925, Sammy Davis, Jr. would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year: a milestone that invites reflection on a career spanning six decades, and creating an impact that still ...
As the 1960s began, Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the most revered and highly paid live entertainers in America. He headlined in Las Vegas. He starred in prime time variety specials. He had even broken ...
Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. were the kind of friends who felt more like family, and sometimes they fought like it too. The music icons met in the 1940s, later becoming part of the legendary Rat ...