- Born
- December 8, 1925
- Died
- May 16, 1990 (aged 64)
- Known as
- television actor, film actor, autobiographer, jazz musician, stage actor, television presenter
Samuel George Davis Jr. was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer. Known as "Mr. Entertainment" and "Mister Show Business", Davis was regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century and as a black entertainer, he helped to break racial barriers in several venues, including nightclubs, music, film and television.
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