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Will Smith

Sammy Davis Jr

Danny Glover

Eddie Murphy

Morgan Freeman

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Sammy Davis Jr: Born in Harlem, Manhattan, a son of Dancer Elvera Davis and Vaudeville star Sammy Davis Sr. His Father was an African American as his mother was from a Puerto Rican ancestry. He was multi-talented, who could do almost anything regarding the show business that would be, sing, dance, play instruments, act, does stand up and was also known for his ‘Self Deprecating Humor’. Will Smith: Willard Carroll Smith, Jr. was born in West Philadelphia, to Willard Carroll Smith Sr, who owned a refrigeration company, a bright high school kid was started to be called as price, because of his charming personality who gets him out of trouble very easily. Pursuing his career in Music he met Jeffery A. Townes at a party and then they soon started performing together as DJ. Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince. Glover was trained in the Black Actor’s workshop of the American Conservatory Theater, His first Broadway debut in Fugard’s Master Harold and the boys, which brought him to national Recognition and led Director Robert Benton to cast Glover in his first venture and a leading role and had a best picture nomination.  Edward Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Charles Edward Murphy was a transit police officer who was an amateur comedian and actor. Murphy got his comic skills from his father. He was a bright kid grown up in New York, spent a huge amount of time on impressions and standup comedy routines rather than academics. His sense of humor made him stand out from the average kids at High school. Morgan Freeman: The heavy command, voice, over an excellent personality, Morgan Freeman is one of the legends and iconic actors of Hollywood. He was born in June 1937 in Memphis. He served as a mechanic from 1955-1959 in US air force. His first appearance was in all African American production of the exuberant musical Hello, Dolly! Throughout 1970’s he worked as a stage artist, winning drama desk and Clarence Derwent awards and receiving a Tony award nomination for his performance in the Mighty Gents in 1978. Resource: Fly ABS Blog