Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925–90) was an American entertainer who worked primarily as a dancer and singer, but was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities. He entered the entertainment industry at age three, later forming the
Will Mastin Trio with his father
Sammy Davis, Sr. and
Will Mastin. In 1933 he made his feature film debut in Rufus Jones for President. The younger Davis found fame in 1951, and in 1959 became a member of the
Rat Pack beginning with the film Ocean's 11. Davis won multiple
Grammy and
Emmy Awards during his career.Photograph:
Allan Warren
Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925–90) was an American entertainer who worked primarily as a dancer and singer, but was also known for his impersonations of actors and other celebrities. He entered the entertainment industry at age three, later forming the
Will Mastin Trio with his father
Sammy Davis, Sr. and
Will Mastin. In 1933 he made his feature film debut in Rufus Jones for President. The younger Davis found fame in 1951, and in 1959 became a member of the
Rat Pack beginning with the film Ocean's 11. Davis won multiple
Grammy and
Emmy Awards during his career.Photograph:
Allan Warren