Sammy Davis Sr. was born on 12 December 1900 in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for The Benny Goodman Story (1956), 77 Sunset Strip (1958) and Sweet and Low (1947). He was married to Elvera Davis. He died on 21 May 1988 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.

Sammy Davis Sr. at Sammy Davis Jr.'s wedding to May Britt 11-13-1960

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Sweet and Low, The Colgate Comedy Hour, The Benny Goodman Story, and 77 Sunset Strip

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Steve Allen and Sammy Davis Sr. in The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

Sammy Davis Sr. and Will Maston circa 1955

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Sammy Davis Jr.'s wedding to May Britt (Rosa B. Davis, Sammy Davis Sr. and Will Mastin) 11-13-1960

Sammy Davis Sr.(1900-1988)

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