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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musician
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Comedian
gptkb:performers
gptkb:Dancer
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gptkbp:active_years
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1933-1990
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gptkbp:active_years_end
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:active_years_start
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1933
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gptkbp:album
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gptkb:The_Sammy_Davis_Jr._Show
gptkb:Sammy's_Back_on_Broadway
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gptkbp:appears_in
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gptkb:The_Sammy_Davis_Jr._Show
gptkb:The_Dean_Martin_Show
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:The_Cannonball_Run
gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show
gptkb:Ocean's_11_(1960)
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gptkbp:associated_act
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gptkb:Peter_Lawford
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Liza_Minnelli
gptkb:Dean_Martin
gptkb:Joey_Bishop
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gptkbp:associated_acts
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gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Dean_Martin
gptkb:Joey_Bishop
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Peter_Lawford
gptkb:Rat_Pack
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Dean_Martin
gptkb:Joey_Bishop
gptkb:The_Rat_Pack
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gptkbp:awarded_to
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gptkb:the_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1925-12-08
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
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gptkbp:born
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December 8, 1925
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
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gptkbp:born_on
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December 8, 1925
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gptkbp:career_end
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:career_start
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1930s
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Tracey_Davis
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Liza_Minnelli
gptkb:Dean_Martin
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gptkbp:contribution
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Advocacy for racial equality
Promotion of Las Vegas as a performance venue
Integration of African American performers in mainstream entertainment
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gptkbp:death_date
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1990-05-16
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Beverly_Hills,_California,_USA
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show
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gptkbp:died
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May 16, 1990
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gptkbp:died_in
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gptkb:Beverly_Hills,_California
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gptkbp:died_on
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May 16, 1990
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gptkbp:ethnicity
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gptkb:African_American
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:jazz_music
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:Impressionism
Civil rights activism
Pop music
Stand-up comedy
Stage performances
Television appearances
Acting in films
Film appearances
Las Vegas performances
Versatile performances
Film roles
Dancing skills
Crossover appeal in music and film
Impressionist skills
Versatile entertainer
Las Vegas performer
Friendship with President John F. Kennedy
Friendship with President Richard Nixon
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I gotta be me."
" What I am is what I am."
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gptkbp:film
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gptkb:The_Cannonball_Run
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gptkbp:film_debut
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gptkb:Rufus_Jones_for_President
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Samuel_George_Davis_Jr.
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Pop
gptkb:jazz
gptkb:soul
R& B
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gptkbp:has_child
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gptkb:Jeffrey_Davis
gptkb:Mark_Davis
gptkb:Tracey_Davis
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gptkbp:has_friend
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gptkb:Judy_Garland
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Liza_Minnelli
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gptkbp:has_spouse
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gptkb:Loray_White
gptkb:Altovise_Davis
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gptkbp:has_title
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gptkb:Mr._Show_Business
gptkb:The_One_and_Only_Sammy_Davis_Jr.
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gptkbp:health_issues
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gptkb:beer
Throat cancer
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sammy Davis Jr.
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Jamie_Foxx
gptkb:Bruno_Mars
gptkb:Justin_Randall_Timberlake
gptkb:Usher
gptkb:Will_Smith
gptkb:television
gptkb:music
gptkb:film
Many contemporary performers
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Bill_Bojangles_Robinson
gptkb:Billie_Holiday
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Louis_Armstrong
gptkb:Nat_King_Cole
gptkb:Ella_Fitzgerald
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Billie_Holiday
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Louis_Armstrong
gptkb:Nat_King_Cole
gptkb:Ella_Fitzgerald
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:piano
gptkb:Drums
Vocals
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gptkbp:is_a_member_of
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gptkb:Rat_Pack
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:1980s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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documentaries about his life
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gptkbp:is_married_to
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gptkb:Loray_White
gptkb:Altovise_Davis
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:Rat_Pack
gptkb:Mr._Bojangles
gptkb:The_Rat_Pack
Charisma
Musical performances
acting
Live performances
dancing
singing
musical performances
Variety shows
Film appearances
Stage presence
Musical talent
Acting ability
Record sales
Crossover appeal
film appearances
Impressionist performances
Dancing ability
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gptkbp:last_appearance
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gptkb:The_Sammy_Davis_Jr._Show
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:cultural_icon
Civil rights activism
Cultural icon of the 1960s
Pioneer for African American entertainers
Influence on African American entertainers
Influence on African American performers
Integration in entertainment
Pioneer for racial integration in entertainment
Pioneering multi-talented artists
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gptkbp:member
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gptkb:Rat_Pack
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gptkbp:military_service
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gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:music_genre
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gptkb:Pop
gptkb:jazz
gptkb:soul
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_album
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gptkb:The_Sammy_Davis_Jr._Show
gptkb:Sammy's_Back_on_Broadway
The Sounds of Sammy
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gptkbp:notable_song
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gptkb:Candy_Man
gptkb:I've_Gotta_Be_Me
gptkb:Mr._Bojangles
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:The_Sammy_Davis_Jr._Show
gptkb:Candy_Man
gptkb:I've_Gotta_Be_Me
gptkb:Mr._Bojangles
gptkb:The_Rat_Pack
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gptkbp:notable_works
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gptkb:Mr._Bojangles
gptkb:The_Rat_Pack
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Singer
gptkb:Dancer
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gptkbp:performed_at
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gptkb:The_Sands_Hotel
gptkb:Las_Vegas
The Copacabana
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gptkbp:performed_by
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gptkb:Peter_Lawford
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Dean_Martin
gptkb:Joey_Bishop
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gptkbp:performed_in
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gptkb:The_Cannonball_Run
gptkb:The_Rat_Pack
gptkb:Ocean's_11
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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gptkb:Muscular_Dystrophy_Association
gptkb:United_Negro_College_Fund
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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gptkbp:political_affiliation
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gptkb:Democratic_Party
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gptkbp:portrayed_in
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gptkb:The_Rat_Pack_(film)
The Sammy Davis Jr. Story (biography)
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gptkbp:received
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gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:Reprise_Records
gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkb:Decca_Records
gptkb:Capitol_Records
gptkb:MGM_Records
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gptkbp:recorded_in
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gptkb:'_I've_Gotta_Be_Me'
' Candy Man'
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gptkbp:religion
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gptkb:Judaism
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Las_Vegas
gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:resting_place
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gptkb:Forest_Lawn_Memorial_Park,_Hollywood_Hills
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Altovise_Davis
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gptkbp:television_show
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gptkb:The_Sammy_Davis_Jr._Show
gptkb:The_Dean_Martin_Show
gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show
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gptkbp:was_a
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gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:jazz_music
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:Comedian
gptkb:songwriter
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:musical_artist
cultural ambassador
Grammy Award winner
Las Vegas performer
vaudeville performer
television guest star
multi-talented performer
Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient
pioneer for African American entertainers
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gptkbp:was_amember_of
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gptkb:Musicians_Union
gptkb:NAACP
gptkb:SAG-AFTRA
gptkb:Actors'_Equity_Association
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gptkbp:was_influenced_by
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gptkb:Billie_Holiday
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Louis_Armstrong
gptkb:Nat_King_Cole
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gptkbp:was_known_for
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gptkb:Dancing
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:Impressionism
Acting
Singing
Charity Work
acting
Civil Rights Activism
dancing
singing
versatility
his unique style
civil rights activism
charisma
his charisma
his stage presence
showmanship
his philanthropy
his versatility
entertaining troops
crossing racial barriers
his impressions
Multi-talented Performer
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gptkbp:was_part_of
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gptkb:film_industry
gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:Rat_Pack
Television Shows
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gptkbp:website
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sammydavisjr.com
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
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gptkbp:won_award
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gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Liza_Minnelli
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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