Sammy Davis Jr.
The life of Sammy.
Sammy Davis Jr's Career Starts.
He moved to his father at the age 2, and then soon after at the
age of three, he went onto stage; Following in the steps of his
father. Sammy was first introduced to music when he was at
his home. He loved hearing the piano being played. As
Sammy got older, he was apart of a group called the Rat
Pack with Frank Sinatara and Dean Martin, but soon after,
he went off on his own. He still went on tours with people, for
example, he went on on one with Mikey Rooney. He went off
to world war 2 but when he returned, he started music again.
Sammy was a man of many talents. He was a actor, singer,
comedian, and tap dancer! Sammy was a huge star on
Broadway! He was in the musical "Mr. Wonderful" and many
more! A tragic thing happened in 1954, Sammy Davis Jr
almost died in a car crash, and he completely ruined his left
eye.
Sammy's Protests.
Sammy's protest for civil rights.
along with the others in the big marches in Washington DC.
He was even there with Martin Luther Kind Jr.! He never
stooped fighting for his writes. He always moved forward,
never back. Sammy Davis Jr, a lifetime smoker, died of
cancer at the age of 64. Sammy was a very important
because he was very inspirational. He inspired people to
stand up in what they believe in and also, he showed many
people, you can be more than one thing, follow your dreams.
Sammy Davis Jr. Proved you can do anything you set your
mind to.