Comment est mort Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr. est mort(e) de Throat cancer le May 16, 1990, à l'âge de 64.
Quelle était la cause du décès de Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr. est décédé le 16 mai 1990 à Beverly Hills à l'âge de 64 ans d'un cancer de la gorge.
Quel âge avait Sammy Davis Jr. quand il/elle est mort(e)?
Sammy Davis Jr. avait 64 ans au moment du décès.
Quand Sammy Davis Jr. est-il/elle mort(e)?
Sammy Davis Jr. est mort(e) le May 16, 1990.
Biographie de Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. est né le 8 décembre 1925 à Harlem, New York. Il était membre du Rat Pack et l'un des grands artistes du XXe siècle.
Personal Life
Who are Sammy Davis Jr.'s parents?
Sammy Davis Sr., Elvera Sanchez
Was Sammy Davis Jr. married?
| Nom | Marié(e) | Divorcé(e) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Points forts de la carrière
Films
- Ocean's 11 (1960)
- Porgy and Bess (1959)
- Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
- Salt and Pepper (1968)
- Cannonball Run II (1984)
Albums
- Mr. Wonderful (1956)
- All the Way (1957)
- What Kind of Fool Am I (1962)
- The Candy Man (1972)
Émissions TV
- The Sammy Davis Jr. Show (1966)
- All in the Family (guest, 1972)
Récompenses
- 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
Citations de 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."
Héritage
Sammy Davis Jr. était l'un des artistes les plus polyvalents du XXe siècle.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-06-05