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Before Jamie Foxx, Donald Glover and Janet Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr. was THE triple threat performer.

Singer? Check.

Actor? Check.

Dancer? Check!

And don’t forget comedian and impressionist.

He was also big on breaking down walls, especially when it came to race and politics — something he did simply by getting married — a move that almost got him killed. How? Watch the video below.

 

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