Biography
Samuel George Davis Jr. was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer. Known as "Mr. Entertainment" and "Mister Show Business", Davis was regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century and as a black entertainer, he helped to break racial barriers in several venues, including nightclubs, music, film and television.
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Awards & recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2001
- Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame · 1987
- Spingarn Medal · 1968
- Kennedy Center Honors
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1985 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1965 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
This Is Bob Hope...
Jazz Ball
Koyaanisqatsi
All in the Family
I Dream of Jeannie
The Jack Benny Program
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
The Carol Burnett Show
King of Cool
This Is Joan Collins
The Sixties
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Wrecking Crew!
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Batman
Hunter
The Rifleman
The Cosby Show
This Is Elvis
What's My Line?
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
That's Dancing!
Sweet Charity
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Ocean's 11 Story
Tap
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Charlie's Angels
Here's Lucy
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Fantasy Island
Ocean's Eleven
Heidi's Song
The Disorderly Orderly
The Patty Duke Show
Pepe
Chico and the Man
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Anna Lucasta
Great Performances
Brats
Smorgasbord
Moon Over Parador
The Trackers
Cannonball Run II