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"A major reappraisal of the life of legendary entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., Gonna Do Great Things is at once an intimate portrait and an exuberant celebration of a wholly American icon. Through his multifaceted talent and personality, Sammy became one of the most magnetic and contentious figures in modern entertainment history. His outstanding talents as a dancer, singer, actor, impressionist, and comedian, combined with his close association with megastars and his interracial marriage, made him a celebrity in the truest sense." "Born in Harlem in 1925, Sammy debuted onstage with Will…
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3 editions- Other · English · 2011Scribbler's Ink · 464 pages · 9781451643206
- Other · English · 2010Scribner · 9781439131572
- Other · English · 2003Scribner · 430 pages · 9780743227414
EntertainersBiographyDavis, sammy, 1925-1990