Sammy Davis Jr. (I) (1925–1990) |
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Sammy Davis Jr. was often billed as the "greatest living entertainer in the world". He was born in Harlem, Manhattan, the son of dancer Elvera Davis (née Sanchez) and vaudeville star Sammy Davis Sr.. His father was African-American and his mother was of Cuban and African-American ancestry. Davis Jr. was known as someone who could do it all, sing, ...
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Actor (75 credits)
Actor (75 credits)
1985
Gimme a Break!
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis Jr. / Albert
Sammy Davis Jr. / Albert
- The Lookalike
(1985)
... Sammy Davis Jr. / Albert
1983-1984
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Mr. Bojangles / Edward Ross, Sr.
Mr. Bojangles / Edward Ross, Sr.
- Bojangles and the Dancer/Deuces Are Wild
(1984)
... Mr. Bojangles
- Edward/Extraordinary Miss Jones
(1983)
... Edward Ross, Sr.
1982
General Hospital
(TV Series)
Eddie Phillips
Eddie Phillips
- Episode dated 26 October 1982
(1982)
... Eddie Phillips
- Episode dated 25 October 1982
(1982)
... Eddie Phillips
- Episode dated 22 October 1982
(1982)
... Eddie Phillips
- Episode dated 21 October 1982
(1982)
... Eddie Phillips
- Episode dated 20 October 1982
(1982)
... Eddie Phillips
1980
Sanford
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
- The Benefit
(1980)
... Sammy Davis Jr.
- Dinner at George's
(1980)
... Sammy Davis Jr. (uncredited)
1980
Archie Bunker's Place
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
- The Return of Sammy
(1980)
... Sammy Davis, Jr.
1979
One Life to Live
(TV Series)
Chip Warren
Chip Warren
- Episode #1.2834
(1979)
... Chip Warren
- Episode #1.2833
(1979)
... Chip Warren
- Episode #1.2831
(1979)
... Chip Warren
- Episode #1.2830
(1979)
... Chip Warren
1977
Charlie's Angels
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis Jr. / Herbert Brubaker III
Sammy Davis Jr. / Herbert Brubaker III
- Sammy Davis, Jr. Kidnap Caper
(1977)
... Sammy Davis Jr. / Herbert Brubaker III
1968-1973
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #6.24
(1973)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #6.17
(1973)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #4.25
(1971)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
- Episode #4.23
(1971)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
- Episode #4.16
(1971)
... Guest Performer
1972
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
(TV Series)
Rodney River Jr.
Rodney River Jr.
- A Little Help from My Friend
(1972)
... Rodney River Jr.
1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
Billy Baker
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
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
Barney Shaker
- The Return of Barney Shaker
(1970)
... Barney Shaker
1970
Here's Lucy
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis, jr.
Sammy Davis, jr.
- Lucy and Sammy Davis Jr.
(1970)
... Sammy Davis, jr.
1969
The Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Series)
Sgt. Patrick Muldoon
Sgt. Patrick Muldoon
- Manhattan Hillbillies
(1969)
... Sgt. Patrick Muldoon
1967
I Dream of Jeannie
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
- The Greatest Entertainer in the World
(1967)
... Sammy Davis, Jr.
1966
Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
(TV Movie)
The Cheshire Cat (voice, as Sammy Davis)
The Cheshire Cat (voice, as Sammy Davis)
1965
The Patty Duke Show
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
- Will the Real Sammy Davis Please Hang Up?
(1965)
... Sammy Davis Jr. (as Sammy Davis)
1963
The Danny Thomas Show
(TV Series)
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
- Rusty's Birthday
(1963)
... Sammy Davis Jr. (uncredited)
1962
The Rifleman
(TV Series)
Wade Randall / Tip Corey
Wade Randall / Tip Corey
- The Most Amazing Man
(1962)
... Wade Randall
- Two Ounces of Tin
(1962)
... Tip Corey
1962
Hennesey
(TV Series)
Frogman Cannonball Pipper
Frogman Cannonball Pipper
- Tight Quarters
(1962)
... Frogman Cannonball Pipper
1958-1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Pancho Villa III / Jacob Johnson / Private Spider Johnson
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
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Album: "Christmas with the Rat Pack" (Reprise Records) See more »Publicity Listings:
10 Biographical Movies | 10 Print Biographies | 8 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Sammy Jr. & Altovise | Sammy Davis Jr. with Lionel Blair | Sammy Davis | Sammy Davis Jnr | Sammy Davis Jnr. | Will Maston Trio | the Will Maston Trio | The Will Maston TrioHeight:
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