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Article: Sammy Davis Jr.: singer, dancer, actor ... photographer!(BOOKSHELF)
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- Ebony
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- July 1, 2007
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When Sammy Davis Jr. died at the age of 64 in 1990, he was known as "the world's greatest entertainer." It is easy to see why.
If you saw him tap dance, you can still hear his perfectly timed steps echoing in your mind. If you ever heard him sing, you remember a unique voice that soared. And if you ever saw him perform on screen or stage, you saw depth of character. He was an integral member of the brazen "Rat Pack," whose members included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin. Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop.
But a little-known fact about Davis is that he also was a prolific photographer. Today, some of those images have been brought to light in a spectacular new ...