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Sammy Davis Jr.

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May 16, 2012

Sammy Davis Jr.: Mr. Show Business

Sammy Davis Jr. (1925–1990) was a performer all his life, beginning on vaudeville when he was just three years old. As he grew up and grew famous, he wowed us with his multifaceted talent: he could sing, dance, act, and do spot-on impressions—all with ease.

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Mar 31, 2016

Child Actors

Child stars are a very special sort of actor. They make us laugh, cry and believe — sometimes before they're even old enough to walk. Since the dawn of the movies, we've been delighted by child stars like MickeyRooney, Shirley Temple, Gary Coleman and many more. Join us as we pay tribute tostars who found their fame at an early age with this photo gallery of child actors.

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Dec 12, 2016

Swingin' in the Season with Sammy

Sammy Davis Jr. , aka , was no ordinary entertainer. In fact, his life and career were rather extraordinary.

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Apr 13, 2017

Linda Hopkins (1924–2017), actress and gospel singer

Linda Hopkins, the actress and gospel singer who won a Tony Award in 1972 for her show-stopping performance in the musical "Inner City," died Monday, April 10, 2017, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, according to multiple news sources. She was 92.

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Jun 7, 2017

Everybody Loves Dean Martin

We're celebrating versatile entertainer Dean Martin and all the things he did so well.

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Oct 26, 2020

Jerry Jeff Walker (1942–2020), “Mr. Bojangles” singer and songwriter

Jerry Jeff Walker was a singer and songwriter best known for his enduring composition, “Mr. Bojangles.”

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