Actor
Sammy Davis Jr.
- Born: 8 December 1925, New York City, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Sammy Davis Jr. was a multitalented entertainer known for his singing, dancing, and acting. He gained fame as a member of the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Davis was celebrated for his distinctive voice and energetic performances, becoming…
Sammy Davis Jr.: best films and shows
About Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. was a multitalented entertainer known for his singing, dancing, and acting. He gained fame as a member of the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Davis was celebrated for his distinctive voice and energetic performances, becoming a prominent figure in music and film during the 1950s and 1960s, with a reputation for breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry.
- Born
- 8 December 1925, New York City, New York, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- Spouses
- Altovise Davis (1970-1989)
- Children
- 3 (Tracey, Mark, and Sammy Jr.)
- Parents
- Samuel Davis Sr., Elvera Sanchez
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Sammy Davis Jr.
- Sammy Davis Jr. was a skilled tap dancer and often showcased his dance skills in his performances.
- He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he entertained troops and began to gain recognition.
Famous Sammy Davis Jr. quotes
“I gotta be me.”
“What I am is a lucky man.”
“You can't let your past dictate your future.”
Sammy Davis Jr. filmography
Cast (195)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.2 |
| 2025 | Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.7 |
| 2024 | BRATS Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.1 |
| 2023 | Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2023 | Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Kim Novak: Hollywood's Golden Age Rebel Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Commitment to Life Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2023 | Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas Movie | Self | 2.0 |
| 2022 | Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Rat Pack Movie | Self (archive footage) | 9.0 |
Show 185 more creditsShow fewer
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | This Is Joan Collins Movie | Self (Archive Footage) | 7.2 |
| 2021 | Dean Martin: King of Cool Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.4 |
| 2020 | Out of Shadows Movie | Self (archive) | 7.6 |
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2017 | Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2017 | The Fabulous Allan Carr Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.0 |
| 2017 | John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood Movie | Self - Singer (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Mansfield 66/67 Movie | Unknown character | 5.2 |
| 2015 | Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2014 | The Sixties TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Loose Lips - Her Last Interview Movie | Unknown character | 4.5 |
| 2012 | The Rat Pack - The Greatest Hits Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2012 | The Music According to Tom Jobim Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2012 | …Sings Musicals Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Let's Play, Boy Movie | himself (archive footage) | 5.3 |
| 2008 | The Wrecking Crew Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| 2007 | Elvis Through the Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2006 | The Ratpack Movie | Self | |
| 2005 | Pioneers of Primetime Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2004 | The Legendary Nat King Cole Movie | Self | |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest / Performer (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | TV in Black: The First Fifty Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.3 |
| 2004 | Dean Martin: The One and Only Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2004 | Sammy Davis, Jr.: One Cool Cat Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2004 | The Rat Pack Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2003 | Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.8 |
| 2002 | The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.2 |
| 2002 | It's Black Entertainment Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.7 |
| 2001 | The Ocean's 11 Story Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.8 |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter - Volume 2 Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter - Volume 1 Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1999 | The Rat Pack TV | (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 1999 | Television: The First Fifty Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1992 | Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.2 |
| 1991 | The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1) Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1990 | The Kid Who Loved Christmas Movie | Sideman | 6.6 |
| 1990 | Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 1989 | Hanna-Barbera's 50th Movie | Self | 9.1 |
| 1989 | Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 1989 | Tap Movie | Little Mo | 6.6 |
| 1989 | The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast Movie | Self | |
| 1988 | An Evening with Sammy Davis, Jr. & Jerry Lewis Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1988 | Moon Over Parador Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 1987 | Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Uptown Comedy Express Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1986 | All Star Party for Clint Eastwood Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1986 | The Perils of P.K Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 1985 | Alice in Wonderland TV | Caterpillar / Father WIlliam | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Dancing in the Wings Movie | The Spirit | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Sammy Davis Jr.: Live In Germany Movie | Himself - Main Artist | |
| 1985 | Motown Returns to the Apollo Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! Movie | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers Movie | Self (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 1984 | All Star Party for Lucille Ball Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show TV | Ray Palomino | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Benny Schafer | 7.1 |
| 1984 | Cannonball Run II Movie | Fenderbaum | 5.4 |
| 1983 | Koyaanisqatsi Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.9 |
| 1983 | Smorgasbord Movie | Himself | 5.7 |
| 1982 | Heidi's Song Movie | Head Ratte (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 1982 | Champs-Elysées TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1982 | Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run Movie | Fenderbaum | 6.2 |
| 1981 | This Is Elvis Movie | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Sammy and Bruce Movie | Self | |
| 1980 | Magic Night Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1980 | Sanford TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1979 | Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years Movie | Self | |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1978 | Cinderella at the Palace Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1978 | Steve & Eydie Celebrate Irving Berlin Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1978 | Bio’s Bahnhof TV | Self | 9.0 |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island TV | Edward Ross Sr. | 6.5 |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island TV | Mr. Bojangles | 6.5 |
| 1978 | Sammy Stops the World Movie | Littlechap | 9.0 |
| 1977 | Happy Birthday, Las Vegas Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1977 | Please Turn the Page TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1976 | CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1976 | Charlie's Angels TV | Sammy Davis Jr. / Herbert Brubaker III | 6.7 |
| 1976 | Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular Movie | Self | |
| 1975 | James Dean: The First American Teenager Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 1975 | Gone with the West Movie | Kid Dandy | 3.0 |
| 1975 | Sammy and Company TV | Himself | 8.0 |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 8.3 |
| 1975 | Doris Day Today Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1974 | The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards Movie | Self - Presenter | |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1974 | Chico and the Man TV | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1974 | James Dean Remembered Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts TV | Self | 5.4 |
| 1973 | Save the Children Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 1973 | Old Faithful Movie | Sammy Davis Jr. | |
| 1973 | Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective) Movie | Self | |
| 1973 | Poor Devil Movie | Sammy | 5.9 |
| 1972 | The Julie Andrews Hour TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1971 | The Trackers Movie | Ezekiel Smith | 5.8 |
| 1971 | V.I.P. Schaukel TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Fight of the Century Movie | Self-(Audience Member) | |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.1 |
| 1971 | All in the Family TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 1970 | Elvis: That's the Way It Is Movie | Self (uncredited) | 8.1 |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson Show TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1970 | One More Time Movie | Charles Salt | 5.0 |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 1969 | The Pigeon Movie | Larry Miller | 10.0 |
| 1969 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father TV | Rodney River Jr. | 6.2 |
| 1969 | Sweet Charity Movie | Big Daddy | 6.9 |
| 1969 | The Fall Movie | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1968 | The Mod Squad TV | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy TV | Sammy Davis Jr. | 6.7 |
| 1968 | Salt & Pepper Movie | Charles Salt | 5.3 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.8 |
| 1968 | Sammy Davis Jr. in Europa Movie | Self | |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.8 |
| 1967 | Christmas with The Martins and The Sinatras Movie | Self | |
| 1967 | Movin' with Nancy Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1967 | The Enemy Movie | Chris Christiansen | |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 1967 | The Danny Thomas Hour TV | Chris Christiansen | 6.7 |
| 1966 | 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet TV | Self | |
| 1966 | Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Movie | The Cheshire Cat | 5.2 |
| 1966 | A Man Called Adam Movie | Adam Johnson | 6.5 |
| 1966 | The Strolling '20s Movie | Self | |
| 1966 | Batman TV | Self (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| 1966 | The Sammy Davis Jr. Show TV | Host | 7.5 |
| 1965 | I Dream of Jeannie TV | Sammy Davis Jr. | 7.8 |
| 1965 | Frank Sinatra Spectacular Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1965 | Nightmare in the Sun Movie | Truck driver | 3.0 |
| 1964 | Robin and the 7 Hoods Movie | Will | 6.2 |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace TV | Self - Singer | 5.0 |
| 1963 | Johnny Cool Movie | Educated | 5.4 |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | Cordwainer Bird | 6.2 |
| 1963 | The Patty Duke Show TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1963 | Jackpot at Tahoe Movie | Self | |
| 1963 | Bomb Disposal Movie | Self | |
| 1963 | The Threepenny Opera Movie | Moritatensänger | 5.8 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self - Guest Host | 7.6 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1962 | Convicts 4 Movie | Wino | 5.1 |
| 1962 | Sergeants 3 Movie | Jonah Williams | 5.8 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Host | 5.8 |
| 1961 | Ben Casey TV | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 1961 | Cain's Hundred TV | Sammy Davis Jr. | 5.2 |
| 1961 | The Day of the Fox Movie | Beppo | |
| 1961 | Drama 61-67 TV | Beppo | |
| 1960 | Pepe Movie | Sammy Davis Jr. | 6.4 |
| 1960 | Ocean's Eleven Movie | Josh Howard | 6.4 |
| 1960 | Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley Movie | Self - Singer / Dancer / Impressionist | 8.0 |
| 1959 | Playboy's Penthouse TV | self | |
| 1959 | The Big Party TV | Self | |
| 1959 | Porgy and Bess Movie | Sportin' Life | 6.3 |
| 1958 | Anna Lucasta Movie | Danny | 6.2 |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1958 | The Rifleman TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1956 | Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre TV | Cpl. Smith | 6.2 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.2 |
| 1956 | Meet Me in Las Vegas Movie | Sammy Davis Jr. (voice) (uncredited) | 4.5 |
| 1956 | Jazz Ball Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 1955 | Six Bridges to Cross Movie | Uncredited | 6.3 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Pancho Villa III | 6.8 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Private Spider Johnson | 6.8 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Jacob Johnson | 6.8 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | Sammy Davis Jr. | 7.8 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1949 | The Emmy Awards TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 1948 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1947 | Sweet and Low Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1933 | Seasoned Greetings Movie | Henry Johnson | 6.0 |
| 1933 | Rufus Jones for President Movie | Rufus Jones | 7.0 |
| TBA | Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| TBA | The Best Of Sammy David Jr. Live Movie | self |
Crew (11)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1 Movie | Thanks · Crew | 2.0 |
| 1971 | The Trackers Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 1970 | One More Time Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.0 |
| 1968 | Salt & Pepper Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 1968 | Salt & Pepper Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 5.3 |
Show 6 more creditsShow fewer
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Salt & Pepper Movie | Songs · Sound | 5.3 |
| 1965 | Licensed to Kill Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 7.0 |
| 1964 | The Disorderly Orderly Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 6.3 |
| 1963 | Johnny Cool Movie | Songs · Sound | 5.4 |
| 1958 | Anna Lucasta Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 6.2 |
| 1955 | Six Bridges to Cross Movie | Theme Song Performance · Sound | 6.3 |
Latest releases
- EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert2026 / TMDB 8.2
- Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story2025 / TMDB 7.7
- BRATS2024 / TMDB 6.1
- Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.2023
- Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia2023 / TMDB 7.5
- Kim Novak: Hollywood's Golden Age Rebel2023 / TMDB 6.9
Questions about Sammy Davis Jr.
What were some of Sammy Davis Jr.'s career highlights?
Sammy Davis Jr. achieved numerous highlights, including his performances in films like 'Ocean's 11' and his work with the Rat Pack. He was also a successful recording artist with hits such as 'Candy Man' and 'Mr. Bojangles.'
Did Sammy Davis Jr. win any awards?
Yes, Sammy Davis Jr. received several awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 and was inducted into the Rat Pack Hall of Fame.
What was Sammy Davis Jr.'s first film?
Sammy Davis Jr.'s first film was 'Rufus Jones for President' released in 1933 when he was just eight years old.
What were some of Sammy Davis Jr.'s most successful films?
Some of Sammy Davis Jr.'s most successful films include 'Ocean's 11,' 'Robin and the 7 Hoods,' and 'Sweet Charity.'
What was Sammy Davis Jr.'s personal life like?
Sammy Davis Jr. experienced a complex personal life, including three marriages and a strong commitment to civil rights. He faced challenges due to his mixed-race heritage.
What is Sammy Davis Jr.'s estimated net worth?
Sammy Davis Jr.'s estimated net worth at the time of his passing was around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in entertainment.
Can you name a milestone in Sammy Davis Jr.'s filmography?
A notable milestone in Sammy Davis Jr.'s filmography is his role in 'Ocean's 11' (1960), which solidified his status as a leading entertainer in Hollywood.
What genres was Sammy Davis Jr. known for?
Sammy Davis Jr. was known for a variety of genres, including jazz, pop, and R&B. His performances often blended music, comedy, and dance, showcasing his versatility.