THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Sammy Davis Jr.
American entertainer (1925–1990)
Sammy Davis Jr. was born on December 8, 1925 in New York City, United States and died on May 16, 1990, aged 64.
Born
December 8, 1925
Sammy Davis Jr. died aged 64.
Died: May 16, 1990
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
- Professions
- jazz musician, film actor, musician, military officer, autobiographer, television actor, military personnel, television presenter, entertainer, comedian, singer, vaudeville performer, dancer, stage actor, actor
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Sammy Davis Jr.
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- Samuel George Davis
- Height
- 165 cm
Family
- Spouse
- May Britt
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Internet Broadway Database
- Nederlandse Top 40
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Roglo
- Munzinger Personen
- filmportal.de
- Integrated Authority File
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Sammy Davis Jr. when they died?
Sammy Davis Jr. died aged 64.
When is Sammy Davis Jr.’s birthday?
Sammy Davis Jr.’s recorded birthday is December 8.
Where was Sammy Davis Jr. born?
Sammy Davis Jr. was born in New York City, United States.
How tall is Sammy Davis Jr.?
Sammy Davis Jr.’s recorded height is 165 cm.
What was Sammy Davis Jr.’s name at birth?
Sammy Davis Jr.’s recorded birth name is Samuel George Davis.
When did Sammy Davis Jr. die?
Sammy Davis Jr. died on May 16, 1990.