Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. Primarily a dancer and singer, Davis was a childhood vaudevillian who became known for his performances ...

Adds Don Cheadle: "Sammy Davis, Jr., was not only a towering, sui generis talent but also a performer who used his platform and prestige to fight for equality and justice" A century ago, on Dec. 8, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sammy Davis Jr. and Anton Szandor LaVey The mood in hell was light. All smiles and hugs, Sammy Davis Jr. was in high spirits as he ...

The entertainer, who would have turned 100 this month, reinvented himself by starring in the musical version of Clifford Odets’s prizefighting drama “Golden Boy.” The entertainer, who would have ...

A century ago, on Dec. 8, 1925, Sammy Davis, Jr., was born, and the world of show business has never seen anyone like him, before or since. “Sammy Davis Jr. was a light you couldn’t look away from,” ...

For what would have been his 100th birthday, PEOPLE spoke to some of Sammy Davis Jr.'s former friends and colleagues Don Smith/Radio Times via Getty For what would have been his 100th birthday, PEOPLE ...