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Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr. was the quintessential vaudevillian performer. The son of vaudevillians, Sammy was a dancer, a singer, an actor and comedian. He took the stage at only three, and throughout his career was highly popular. His association with the Rat Pack kept him in the spotlight throughout the middle 20th century.

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Who is Mark Milovats?

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Mark Milovats is a U.S. Born Adult Contemporary and Country recording artist and showman. His hits include "My Way" "Mack the Knife" "Just in Time for Christmas" "Jingle Bells" and "To Get to You" and "That's alright Mama". He is also a well know educator, speaker, promoter, product spokesman and consultant.

The Late Legendary Sax Player Boots Randolph said of Mark..."He is every bit as good as Elvis and Sinatra. He's a real good person and a joy to have performed with. He's one of us" Mark's Christmas shows are reminiscent of Andy Williams Christmas shows and tours all over the United States and Canada.

When did Sammy Davis start tapping?

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Around 1928. If you are in doubt, look it up on the internet.

He died in May 16, 1990 aged 64 ( if you wanted to know that).

What was Sammy Davis Jr's bodyguard name?

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BIG John Hopkins

When did Sammy Davis Jr. die?

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Sammy Davis Jr. died on May 16, 1990 at the age of 64.

Did Sammy Davis drink?

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Who first recorded hey there you with the stars in your eyes?

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The first recording that made any chart impact was by Rosemary Clooney in 1954. Sammy Davis JR. recorded it the same yer, but I believe Clooney's recoding was released first.

Did Sammy Davis jnr record a song called have you seen Suzette in the 1950's?

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Can Can anyone tell me if Sammy Davis Junior ever recorded SUZETTE in the. 1950

Is R and B singer Lloyd related to Sammy Davis Jr?

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Answer is yes Sammie Davis Jr. is Lloyd's great great uncle on his fathers blood line. They seem to have vivid similarities which also reveals their relation.

What religion is Sammy Davis Jr?

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Sammy Davis Jr was Jewish. He was raised a Baptist, but converted to Judaism, after suffering a car crash.

Who was Sammy Davis jrs parents?

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Sammy Davis Sr. and Elvera Sanchez Davis were Sammy Davis Jr.'s parents. The couple split up when Jr. was only 3. Sr. got custody and took Jr. on tour. The two Davis's joined with Will Mastin to become the Will Mastin Trio. In a strange coincidence, both Sr. and Jr. were born in December and both died in May... barely two years apart. Jr. died in 1988 and Sr. died in 1990. Sammy Davis Jr. was Sammy Davis Sr.'s only child.

What was Sammy Davis Jr's nickname?

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Smokey, short for Smokey the Bear, a nickname given by Sinatra due to his heavy smoking.

Sammy Davis Jr was he ever in London?

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Sammy appeared at the Grosvenor Great Room for 8 nights cabaret with myself (Roger Finch) and Lionel Blair, but I can't remember the year