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Sammy Davis Sr.(1900-1988)

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Sammy Davis Sr. at Sammy Davis Jr.'s wedding to May Britt 11-13-1960
Sammy Davis Sr. was born on 12 December 1900 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for The Benny Goodman Story (1956), 77 Sunset Strip (1958) and Sweet and Low (1947). He was married to Elvera Davis. He died on 21 May 1988 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
BornDecember 12, 1900
DiedMay 21, 1988(87)
BornDecember 12, 1900
DiedMay 21, 1988(87)
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Known for

Donna Reed and Steve Allen in The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
The Benny Goodman Story
6.8
  • Fletcher Henderson
  • 1956
Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
77 Sunset Strip
7.7
TV Series
  • Cashier
Sweet and Low
6.8
Short
  • Member - Will Maston Trio(as Will Maston Trio)
  • 1947
Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
The Colgate Comedy Hour
7.7
TV Series
  • Self - Singer
  • Self - Dancer

Credits

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Actor

  • Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
    77 Sunset Strip
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Cashier
    • 1962
  • Donna Reed and Steve Allen in The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
    The Benny Goodman Story
    6.8
    • Fletcher Henderson
    • 1956
  • Sweet and Low
    6.8
    Short
    • Member - Will Maston Trio (as Will Maston Trio)
    • 1947

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Will Maston Trio
  • Born
    • December 12, 1900
    • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • May 21, 1988
    • Beverly Hills, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Elvera Davis1923 - ? (divorced, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Sammy Davis Jr.
  • Relatives
      Tracey Davis(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Father of Sammy Davis Jr.

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