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Sammy Lee(1920-2016)

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Sammy Lee was born on 1 August 1920 in Fresno, California, USA. He was married to Rosalind M. K. Wong. He died on 2 December 2016 in Newport Beach, California, USA.
BornAugust 1, 1920
DiedDecember 2, 2016(96)
BornAugust 1, 1920
DiedDecember 2, 2016(96)
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Known for

The Olympic Games of 1948 (1948)
The Olympic Games of 1948
6.5
  • Self - Diver
  • 1948
16 Days of Glory (1985)
16 Days of Glory
7.7
  • Self - Olympic Flag Bearer
  • 1985
Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
The Ed Sullivan Show
7.9
TV Series
  • Self
Back on Board: Greg Louganis (2014)
Back on Board: Greg Louganis
7.5
  • Self
  • 2014

Credits

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  • Back on Board: Greg Louganis (2014)
    Back on Board: Greg Louganis
    7.5
    • Self
    • 2014
  • ESPN SportsCentury (1999)
    ESPN SportsCentury
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2001
  • 16 Days of Glory (1985)
    16 Days of Glory
    7.7
    • Self - Olympic Flag Bearer
    • 1985
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1956
  • Groucho Marx in You Bet Your Life (1950)
    You Bet Your Life
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Olympic Gold Medal Diver (as Dr. Sammy Lee)
    • 1956
  • The Olympic Games of 1948 (1948)
    The Olympic Games of 1948
    6.5
    • Self - Diver
    • 1948

Archive Footage



  • Bob Mathias and Melba Mathias in The Bob Mathias Story (1954)
    The Bob Mathias Story
    5.8
    • Sammy Lee - Olympic Diving Champion (archive footage, uncredited)
    • 1954

Personal details

  • Official site
    • USC (hommage)
  • Alternative name
    • Dr. Sammy Lee
  • Height
    • 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
  • Born
    • August 1, 1920
    • Fresno, California, USA
  • Died
    • December 2, 2016
    • Newport Beach, California, USA(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Rosalind M. K. Wong1950 - December 2, 2016 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    An American diver, he became the first male athlete to win two Olympic gold medals in the platform event.

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