“Real success is not on the stage, but off the stage as a human being, and how you get along with your fellow man,” said Sammy Davis Jr. This quote summarizes his personal mission towards improving relationships among all Americans. Sammy Davis is best known for his singing, dancing, and acting. Still, his real impact on American culture was his ability to get along with all walks of life regardless of any situation. Sammy Davis Jr.’s life was influenced by his early life. His major accomplishments and contributions to American society include breaking down racial barriers through acting and performing, which helped him earn his place in history as an important African American.
First, Sammy was given many opportunities to show his talent. …show more content…
Sammy’s first albums were Starring Sammy Davis Jr. and Sammy Davis Jr. Sings Just for Lovers, both released in 1955 (Bio.com). These albums led to headlining performances in Las Vegas and New York, which then resulted in several television appearances (Bio.com). Sammy was one of the few stars, African American or white, to receive Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award nominations (Notablebio.com). These awards serve as reflections of the affection people truly felt for him and his accomplishments (Notablebio.com). Sammy was a member of the legendary Rat Pack. The group consisted of five performers, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. They traveled around nightclubs in Las Vegas, and produced several popular films. These appearances further increased his celebrity status (Bio.com). Sammy later separated from the group, which led to individual successes with additional songs and films (Bio.com). He once joked, “Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to get insulted,” said Sammy (IMDb). He had many accomplishments that resulted in going places where no other person went before (IMDb). “My talent was the weapon, the power, the way for me to fight. It was the one way I might hope to affect a man's thinking,” said Sammy (Schoell). All of the contributions ended up resulting in him being remembered in American
First, Sammy was given many opportunities to show his talent. …show more content…
Sammy’s first albums were Starring Sammy Davis Jr. and Sammy Davis Jr. Sings Just for Lovers, both released in 1955 (Bio.com). These albums led to headlining performances in Las Vegas and New York, which then resulted in several television appearances (Bio.com). Sammy was one of the few stars, African American or white, to receive Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award nominations (Notablebio.com). These awards serve as reflections of the affection people truly felt for him and his accomplishments (Notablebio.com). Sammy was a member of the legendary Rat Pack. The group consisted of five performers, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. They traveled around nightclubs in Las Vegas, and produced several popular films. These appearances further increased his celebrity status (Bio.com). Sammy later separated from the group, which led to individual successes with additional songs and films (Bio.com). He once joked, “Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to get insulted,” said Sammy (IMDb). He had many accomplishments that resulted in going places where no other person went before (IMDb). “My talent was the weapon, the power, the way for me to fight. It was the one way I might hope to affect a man's thinking,” said Sammy (Schoell). All of the contributions ended up resulting in him being remembered in American