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Sammy Davis Jr. (I) (1925–1990)


Sammy Davis Jr. was often billed as the "greatest living entertainer in the world". The son of vaudeville star Sammy Davis Sr., he was known as someone who could do it all--sing, dance, play instruments, act, do stand-up--and he was known for his self-deprecating humor; he once heard someone complaining about discrimination, and he said, "You got ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards »

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Filmography

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 1990 The Kid Who Loved Christmas (TV Movie)
Sideman
 1989 Hunter (TV Series)
Benny Schafer
- Ring of Honor (1989) ... Benny Schafer
 1989 Tap
Little Mo
 1989 The Cosby Show (TV Series)
Ray Palomino
- No Way, Baby (1989) ... Ray Palomino
 1985 Alice in Wonderland (TV Movie)
The Caterpillar / 'Father William'
 1984 Pryor's Place (TV Series)
Smooth Sam
- To Catch a Little Thief (1984) ... Smooth Sam
 1983-1984 Fantasy Island (TV Series)
Mr. Bojangles / Edward Ross, Sr.
- Bojangles and the Dancer/Deuces Are Wild (1984) ... Mr. Bojangles
- Edward/The Extraordinary Miss Jones (1983) ... Edward Ross, Sr.
 1982 Heidi's Song
Head Ratte (voice)
 1981 The Cannonball Run
Fenderbaum
 1978 Sammy Stops the World
Littlechap
 1975 Gone with the West
Kid Dandy
 1973 Poor Devil (TV Movie)
Sammy
 1973 NBC Follies (TV Series)
- Pilot (1973)
 1972 The Courtship of Eddie's Father (TV Series)
Rodney River Jr.
- A Little Help from My Friend (1972) ... Rodney River Jr.
 1971 Diamonds Are Forever
Casino Player (scenes deleted)
 1971 The Trackers (TV Movie)
Ezekiel Smith
 1971 The Bob Hope Show (TV Series)
 1970 The Name of the Game (TV Series)
Billy Baker
- I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2 (1970) ... Billy Baker
- I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1 (1970) ... Billy Baker
 1969-1970 Mod Squad (TV Series)
Willie Rush / Billy Lee Watson / Father John Banks
- The Song of Willie (1970) ... Willie Rush
- Survival House (1970) ... Billy Lee Watson
- Keep the Faith, Baby (1969) ... Father John Banks
 1970 Make Room for Granddaddy (TV Series)
Barney Shaker
- The Return of Barney Shaker (1970) ... Barney Shaker
 1969 The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series)
Sgt. Patrick Muldoon
- Manhattan Hillbillies (1969) ... Sgt. Patrick Muldoon
 1969 The Pigeon (TV Movie)
Larry Miller
 1969 Sweet Charity
Big Daddy
 1968 One Life to Live (TV Series)
Chip Warren (1979-1980)
 1968 Laugh-In (TV Series)
Guest - Special Guest Star
- Episode #1.9 (1968) ... Guest - Special Guest Star
 1967 The Danny Thomas Hour (TV Series)
Chris Christiansen
- The Enemy (1967) ... Chris Christiansen
 1966 The Wild Wild West (TV Series)
Jeremiah
- The Night of the Returning Dead (1966) ... Jeremiah
 1966 Batman (TV Series)
Sammy Davis Jr.
 1966 A Man Called Adam
Adam Johnson
 1965 The 2nd Best Secret Agent in the Whole Wide World
Singer behind opening credits (uncredited)
 1965 Nightmare in the Sun
Truck driver
 1964 Robin and the 7 Hoods
Will
 1963 Burke's Law (TV Series)
Cordwainer Bird
- Who Killed Alex Debbs? (1963) ... Cordwainer Bird
 1963 Ben Casey (TV Series)
Allie Burns
- Allie (1963) ... Allie Burns
 1963 Johnny Cool
Educated
 1963 General Hospital (TV Series)
Eddie Phillips
 1962 The Rifleman (TV Series)
Wade Randall / Tip Corey
- The Most Amazing Man (1962) ... Wade Randall
- Two Ounces of Tin (1962) ... Tip Corey
 1962 Convicts 4
Wino
 1962 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series)
Kid Pepper
- The Gang's All Here (1962) ... Kid Pepper
 1962 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV Series)
Gabe Masters
- The Legend (1962) ... Gabe Masters
 1962 Sergeants 3
Jonah Williams
 1962 Hennesey (TV Series)
Frogman Cannonball Pipper
- Tight Quarters (1962) ... Frogman Cannonball Pipper
 1962 Frontier Circus (TV Series)
Cato Richards
- Coals of Fire (1962) ... Cato Richards
 1961 Lawman (TV Series)
Willie Shay
- Blue Boss and Willie Shay (1961) ... Willie Shay
 1958-1961 General Electric Theater (TV Series)
Pancho Villa III / Jacob Johnson / Private Spider Johnson
- Memory in White (1961) ... Pancho Villa III
- The Patsy (1960) ... Jacob Johnson
- Auf Wiedersehen (1958) ... Private Spider Johnson
 1959 Zane Grey Theater (TV Series)
Cpl. Smith
- Mission (1959) ... Cpl. Smith
 1956 Meet Me in Las Vegas
Sammy Davis Jr. (voice, uncredited)
 1947 Sweet and Low (Short)
Member, Will Maston Trio (as Will Maston Trio)
 1933 Seasoned Greetings (Short)
Henry Johnson - Store Customer (as Sammy Davis)
 1933 Rufus Jones for President (Short)
Rufus Jones (as Sammy Davis)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Album: "Christmas with the Rat Pack" (Reprise Records) See more »

Publicity Listings:

10 Biographical Movies | 9 Print Biographies | 6 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:


Alternate Names:

Sammy Davis | Sammy Davis Jnr | Sammy Davis Jnr. | Will Maston Trio | the Will Maston Trio | The Will Maston Trio

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Richard Burton] There is nothing he can't do. He is a wonder and a joy to watch. See more »

Trivia:

Was given a gift, of a black sapphire ring, by Elvis Presley , who told him, "This is the biggest black star I've seen, so I'm giving it to the biggest black star I know." See more »

Trademark:

His glass eye (the left eye) See more »

Nickname:

Smoky

Star Sign:

Sagittarius