Happy birthday! Sammy Davis, Jr. turns 100 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 100 on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

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Sammy Davis, Jr. is celebrating his 100th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-actor-dancer Sammy Davis, Jr. (The Candy Man, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 100th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Davis, a cultural icon

Born Samuel George Davis, Jr. in New York on December 8, 1925, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Davis' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Sammy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sammy Davis, Jr. as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 100.

Happy Birthday, Sammy, you're the best!

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