Sammy Davis Jr

Born in Harlem, New York in 1925.

Sammy's father was black vaudeville star Sammy Davis Sr. Sammy Jr began his career at age 7, dancing for his father's vaudeville act. Sammy was dancing for the Will Mastin Trio in the late 1940's, this is where he met Frank Sinatra. They formed a friendship that would last the rest of their lives.

In 1954, he made headlines due to a fatal car crash that caused him to lose his left eye.

He bagan appearing with his Rat Pack buddies in the early 1960's. As well as appearing in their group made films.

Sammy joined the late 1980's concert tour with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin after winning his battle over alcohol and cocaine. He died of throat cancer in May of 1990.