Born: December 8, 1925, Harlem, New York, NY
Died: May 16, 1990 (age 64 years), Beverly Hills, CA
Spouse: Altovise Davis (m. 1970–1990), May Britt (m. 1960–1968), and Loray White (m. 1958–1959)
Place of burial: Forest Lawn, CA
Height: 5′ 5″
Songs
I’ve Gotta Be Me
Birth of the Blues
What Kind of Fool Am I
Hey There
Me and My Shadow
Gonna Build a Mountain
That Old Black Magic
Something’s Gotta Give
I Gotta Be Me
Talk to the Animals
Rhythm Of Life
The Candy Man
Baretta’s Theme
Sam’s Song
Who Can I Turn To
Yes I Can
I’m Not Anyone
The People Tree
Smile, Darn Ya, Smile
New York’s My Home
I’ll Begin Again
Once in a Lifetime
There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York
The Shelter of Your Arms
If My Friends Could See Me Now
Lonely Is the Name
Sweet Gingerbread Man
Because of You
Hey Won't You Play
Mr. Bojangles
Bee-Bom
We Open in Venice
Movies and shows