Wie starb Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr. starb an Throat cancer am May 16, 1990, im Alter von 64.
Was war die Todesursache von Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr. starb am 16. Mai 1990 in Beverly Hills im Alter von 64 Jahren an Kehlkopfkrebs.
Wie alt war Sammy Davis Jr. beim Tod?
Sammy Davis Jr. war 64 Jahre alt zum Zeitpunkt des Todes.
Wann starb Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr. starb am May 16, 1990.
Biografie von Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. wurde am 8. Dezember 1925 in Harlem, New York, geboren. Er war Mitglied des Rat Pack und einer der größten Entertainer des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Personal Life
Who are Sammy Davis Jr.'s parents?
Sammy Davis Sr., Elvera Sanchez
Was Sammy Davis Jr. married?
| Name | Verheiratet | Geschieden |
|---|---|---|
| Loray White | 1958 | None |
| May Britt | 1960 | 1968 |
| Altovise Gore | None | None |
Did Sammy Davis Jr. have children?
Sammy Davis Jr. had 4 children: Tracey Davis, Mark Davis, Jeff Davis, Manny Davis.
What religion was Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr. was Judaism (converted 1954).
What was Sammy Davis Jr.'s ethnicity?
Sammy Davis Jr. was of African American, Puerto Rican heritage.
Karriere-Highlights
Filme
- Ocean's 11 (1960)
- Porgy and Bess (1959)
- Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
- Salt and Pepper (1968)
- Cannonball Run II (1984)
Alben
- Mr. Wonderful (1956)
- All the Way (1957)
- What Kind of Fool Am I (1962)
- The Candy Man (1972)
TV-Sendungen
- The Sammy Davis Jr. Show (1966)
- All in the Family (guest, 1972)
Auszeichnungen
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2001, posthumous)
- Kennedy Center Honors (1987)
- Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (2 stars — TV and recordings)
- NAACP Spingarn Medal (1968)
Facts About Sammy Davis Jr.
- He lost his left eye in a 1954 car accident and wore a glass eye for the rest of his life
- He converted to Judaism in 1954, making him one of the most famous Jewish converts in history
- He was one of the first Black entertainers to perform and stay in previously all-white Las Vegas hotels
- He was a member of the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin
- Despite being one of the biggest entertainers of the 20th century, he died $5 million in debt due to overspending
Zitate von Sammy Davis Jr.
"Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to go."
"I've got to be a star. I'm the only thing I've got."
Vermächtnis
Sammy Davis Jr. war einer der vielseitigsten Künstler des 20. Jahrhunderts.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-06-05