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1933 |
Rufus Jones for President |
Featuring the clip of Sammy singing and dancing as a child. |
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1947 |
Sweet & Low |
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1955 |
Six Bridges To Cross |
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1955 |
The Benny Goodman Story |
Bio of Benny Goodman. Sammy plays Fletcher Henderson. |
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1958 |
Anna Lucasta |
Play about a prostitute who tries to leave her past behind. |
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1959 |
Porgy & Bess |
Sam plays the role of Sportin' Life in this film. |
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1960 |
Ocean's Eleven |
Rat Pack film about the robbing of all of Las Vegas' casinos. |
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1960 |
Pepe |
This movie is like a time capsule from 1960, with many many cameos. |
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1962 |
Convicts Four/Reprieve |
Rat Pack movie. |
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1962 |
Dreigroschenoper, Die |
Also Known As: Three Penny Opera (1962) |
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1962 |
Sergeants Three |
The Rat Pack as cavalry sergeants. |
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1963 |
Johnny Cool |
Sadistic study of vicious gangster seeking revenge. |
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1964 |
Robin & the Seven Hoods |
Rat Pack movie in this modern day Robin Hood spoof. |
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1965 |
Nightmare in the Sun |
Sammy plays a truck driver. A hitchhiker is picked up by a woman. They have an affair, and he finds out that she's married which leads to murder and blackmail. |
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1966 |
A Man Called Adam |
A story of a self-destructive jazz trumpeter. Starring Sammy Davis Jr. |
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1968 |
Salt & Pepper |
Slapstick comedy also starring Peter Lawford |
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1968 |
Sweet Charity |
Shirley Maclaine stars in this musical. Sammy appears towards the end. |
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1970 |
Elvis: Thats The Way It Is |
Appears in audience. (Uncredited) |
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1970 |
One More Time |
Slapstick comedy directed by Jerry Lewis. Also starring Peter Lawford |
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1973 |
Poor Devil |
A bumbling assistant to Satan hasn't gotten a soul for him for 1400 years. He gets one last chance when he's assigned get the soul of a Las Vegas gambler.
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1973 |
Save The Children |
All-star music documentary filmed at 1972 exposition in Chicago. |
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1978 |
Little Moon & Jud McGraw |
A.K.A Bronco Busters, Gone with the West. |
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1979 |
Sammy Stops The World |
Documentary on Sammy. |
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1981 |
Cannonball Run |
The Cannonball Runs were the first films to be composed entirely of cameos. |
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1982 |
Heidi's Song |
Animated film using Sammy's voice as one of the characters |
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1983 |
Cracking Up |
Written and directed by Jerry Lewis. Sammy's has a 30 second cameo. |
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1984 |
Cannonball Run 2 |
The Cannonball Runs were the first films to be composed entirely of cameos. |
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1985 |
Alice in Wonderland |
Sammy 's voice used as the Caterpillar in this animated picture. |
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1985 |
That's Dancing |
This is a tribute to dance on film. |
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1986 |
Knights of the city |
A street gang tries to get a record deal. Sammy's scenes were deleted. |
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1986 |
The Perils of P.K. |
Drama-comedy examines a fading film star who divides her time between the couch in her psychiatrist's office and her memories of past glories. The latter are told in a series of episodes with cameo roles by well-known names: Sammy Davis, Jr |
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1988 |
Moon Over Parador |
Cameo appearance of Sammy in this comedy starring Richard Dreyfus. |
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1989 |
Tap |
A warm tribute to the great and mostly forgotten tap dancers of the past. |
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1990 |
That's Black Entertainment |
Archive footage of Sammy. |
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1990 |
The Kid Who Loved Christmas |
A TV movie with Sammy in a supporting role. This was Sammy's last movie. |
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DESCRIPTION |
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1954 |
Colgate Summer Comedy Hour |
Sammy appeared with his Dad and Uncle. |
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1954 |
Tales of Tomorrow |
Sammy acted in this Sci-fi Tv series alongside James Dean. |
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1955 |
Dateline: Disneyland |
Appeared as himself. |
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1956 |
The Nat King Cole Show |
Sammy appears as a special guest. |
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1956 |
The Steve Allen Show |
Guest 6-24-1956 |
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1958 |
The Frank Sinatra Show |
Frank Sinatra show on the 31-1-58 with special guest Sammy Davis Jr. |
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1959 |
Zane Grey Theatre |
Episode: "Mission" 11-12-59 |
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1961 |
The Legend |
The Dick Powell Theatre presents a story about a boxer. |
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1961 |
Lawman |
Sammy played a happy-go-lucky cowpoke with a pet steer, Blue Boss. His steer was shot by a gang of cowboys. Sammy, a six-shooter whiz, kills the top villian, gets shot but his apparent death is negated by the gift of a young steer, Blue Boss II. Aired March 12, 1961. |
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1962 |
The Rifleman |
Episode: "The most amazing man", playing Wade Randall. 26-11-1962 |
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1962 |
The Rifleman |
Episode: "Two ounces of tin", playing Tip Corey. 19-2-1962 |
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1962 |
77 Sunset Strip |
Final episode of 77 Sunset Strip, "The Gang's All Here". June 29, 1962. Sammy was cast as Kid Pepper, a loud-mouthed punk. But, the punk repents in the end. |
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1962 |
Frontier Circus |
Episode: Coals of Fire 1-4-1962 |
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1962 |
The Andy Williams Show |
Guest 10-25-62 |
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1963 |
The Andy Williams Show |
Guest 1-24-63 |
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1963 |
Live at the Sands Hotel |
Footage of a live show given at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, 1963. Released in 1980's |
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1963 |
Ben Casey |
Playing Allie Burns in episode "Allie" |
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1964 |
Shindig |
Appeared with 'The Supremes' on this ABC TV special. |
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1965 |
Kiel Opera House benefit |
A live benefit for Dismas House at the Kiel Opera House in StLouis. A classic Rat Pack performance featuring Frank , Dean and Sammy. |
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1965 |
Hullabaloo |
Sammy hosts. Feb. 23, 1965 & March 2, 1965. |
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1965 |
Patty Duke Show |
Episode: "Will the Real Sammy Davis Please Hang Up". Playing himself. |
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1966 |
Wild, Wild West |
Episode: "The Night of the Returning Dead". 10-14-66 |
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1966 |
Batman |
Episode: "Clock King's Crazy", playing himself. The batclimb cameo. |
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1966 |
The Sammy Davis Jr Show |
TV Series. |
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1967 |
I Dream of Jeannie |
Episode: The Greatest Entertainer in the World". Playing himself. 27-2-1967. |
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1968 |
Rowan & Martin's Laugh In |
TV-Series: 1968-1973 with Sammy as a regular guest. |
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1968 |
Movin' with Nancy |
Sammy played David the photographer in Nancy Sinatra's TV special. |
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1969 |
Beverly Hillbillies |
Episode: "Manhattan Hillbillies". Playing Sergeant Patrick Muldoon. 12-11-1969. |
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1969 |
Playboy After Dark |
Sammy appeared with Jerry Lewis on After Dark. |
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1969 |
The Pigeon |
Sammy, a private eye is hired to protect a young girl. |
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1970 |
I love you, Billy Baker |
Two-part episode of the TV series Name of the Game. Sammy Davis Jr. plays Las Vegas superstar Billy Baker, who is known far and wide for his reluctance to grant interviews. |
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1970 |
The Flip Wilson Show |
Guest appearance. |
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1970 |
Here's Lucy |
Episode: "Lucy & Sammy Davis Jr". Playing himself. 28-9-1970 |
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1971 |
The Trackers |
AkA No trumpets, no drums. A professional tracker is hired to find a kidnapped daughter.
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1972 |
Burt Bacharach TV Special |
Appeared with Anthony Newley on this TV special. |
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1972 |
All in the Family |
Episode: "Sammy's Visit". Playing himself 19-2-1972 |
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1973 |
Poor Devil |
Satan's assistant is assigned to get the soul of a Las Vegas gambler. |
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1973 |
Nixon inaugeral ball |
Sammy is this time hugged by Nixon on his inaugeral ball. |
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1973 |
NBC Follies |
TV show hosted by Sammy. |
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1975 |
Sammy and Company |
Sammy's TV show that ran from 1975 -1977. In 1977 he was nominated for a Golden Globe under the category of Best TV Actor - Musical/Comedy. |
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1975 |
Baretta |
Sammy sang the title theme to this TV series. |
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1975 |
Chico & The Man |
Episode: "Sammy Stops in". Playing himself. (02/14/75)
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1975 |
James Dean, the First American Teenager |
Documentary including footage of Sammy. |
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1975 |
The Jefferson's |
Playing himself |
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1977 |
Charlie's Angels |
Episode: " Sammy Davis Jr Kidnap Caper". Playing himself. |
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1978 |
The Mike Welsh Show |
The Australian chat show presenter interviews Sam. |
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1978 |
Alka-Seltzer Ad campaign |
Sammy endorsed Alka-Seltzer appearing in their TV and print ad Campaign. |
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1979 |
Family Feud |
Appeared as a sub-host on this game show. |
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1979 |
Sammy Live at Caesers Palace |
Live show broadcast from Caesers Palace. |
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1979 |
One Life to Live |
Playing Chip Warren. |
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1979 |
Circus of the Stars |
Appeared as a ringmaster. |
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1980 |
Sammy Davis Jr. the Golden Years |
Biographical look at Sammy's career. |
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1980 |
Parkinson |
A special unscheduled appearance by Sammy. Also appearing: Buddy Rich. |
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1980 |
Archie Bunkers Place |
Playing himself in "The return of Sammy". |
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1981 |
One Life to Live |
Playing Chip Warren. |
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1982 |
General Hospital |
Playing Eddie Phillips. |
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1983 |
One Life to Live |
Playing Chip Warren. |
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1983 |
Fantasy Island |
Episode: Edward. |
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1984 |
Pryor's Place |
Sammy appears as a guest on this TV series. |
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1984 |
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars |
Appeared as himself. |
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1985 |
An evening with Jerry and Sammy |
Live show recorded for video featuring Sammy and Jerry Lewis |
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1985 |
Baden Baden - Live show |
A live concert given by Sammy in Germany. |
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1985 |
Mr Bojangles |
A 1985 live concert from the Théâtre des Champs Elyseés in Paris in aid of UNICEF. Relaesed on video |
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1985 |
Gimme a Break |
Episode: 'The Look alike'. Playing himself/Melvin. |
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1986 |
Elvis - The Echo will never die |
Casey Casem hosts a tribute doc. to Elvis. Sammy is interviewed. |
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1986 |
Billy Crystal: Don't get me started |
Stand up routines by Billy Crystal with a guest appearance from Sammy. |
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1987 |
Sammy with the Boston Pops Orhestra |
Sammy performing live with the Boston Pops orchestra. |
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1987 |
Together Again press conference |
Frank, Dean & Sammy gathered at Chasen's to announce the "Together Again" tour. 1-12-1987. |
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1987 |
Opening of Bally's Grand Hotel |
Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lewis open The Bally's Grand in Atlantic City
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1987 |
Las Vegas 75th Anniversary |
An all-star tribute to Las Vegas. Featuring among others Sammy Davis Jr |
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1988 |
Two Friends |
TV show with Bill Cosby. |
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1988 |
We can keep you forever |
Evidence for the existence of MIAs in Vietnam and Laos. Sammy appears as himself. |
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1988 |
Michael Jackson: The legend continues |
Appears as himself. |
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1989 |
The Cosby Show |
Episode: "No Way, Baby". Playing Ray Palomino. 6-2-1989. |
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1989 |
The Ultimate Event |
Live show released on video, featuring: Sammy, Frank Sinatra & Liza Minelli |
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1989 |
The Tonight Show |
Sammy appeared as a guest. 26-5-1989 |
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1989 |
Late Night with Letterman |
Sammy appeared as a guest. 26-5-1989 |
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1989 |
The Bob Hope Show |
Sammy appeared as a guest. 10-6-1989 |
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1989 |
Larry King Live |
A heart stopping interview with Sammy after his extensive radiation therapy. Where he talk s of being fully recovered. |
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1989 |
Hunter |
Episode: "Ring of Honor". Playing Benny Schafer. 29-4-1989. |
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1989 |
Sammy Davis Jr: 60th Anniversary Tribute |
Hosted by Eddie Murphy the world's top entertainers salute Sammy, in association with the United College Negro Fund. Guests include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and many many more. |
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1999 |
Biography |
Sammy Davis Jr: Mr Entertainment |
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PORTRAYALS/REFS. SINCE 1990 |
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1991 |
Liza & Friends - Tribute to Sammy |
Recorded at the Albert Hall in 1991, Liza Minnelli performs a personal tribute to Sammy, with guests that include Lorna Luft, Tom Jones and Cliff Richard. |
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1992 |
Sinatra (TV film) |
Portrayed by David Raynr in a biography about Frank Sinatra. |
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1993 |
Waynes World 2 |
Portyayed in this wacky movie. |
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1998 |
The Rat Pack |
Portrayed by Don Cheadle in this biographical film. |
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1999 |
The 1999 Academy Awards |
Portrayed by Billy Crystal in the opening sequence to the ceremony. |
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