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Who is the Most Famous "Davis"?
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Davis is one of the most common last names out there. Who is the most famous Davis? Here are our ideas; what do you think?
| 1. | BETTE DAVIS: American actress noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters
Her forthright manner, clipped vocal style and ubiquitous cigarette contributed to a public persona which has often been imitated and satirized. |
| 2. | GEENA DAVIS: American actress
Received an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Accidental Tourist (1988). |
| 3. | MILES DAVIS: jazz trumpeter considered to be one of the most influential of the 20th century.
A trumpeter, bandleader and composer.
Played on early bebop records & recorded one of the first cool jazz records.
Responsible for the development of modal jazz and jazz fusion. |
| 4. | NANCY DAVIS: later NANCY REAGAN, First Lady from 1981 to 1989.
Criticized early in her husband's 1st term for her decision to replenish the aging White House China.
Took on a championing role in recreational drug prevention causes by founding the "Just Say No" anti-drug association. |
| 5. | SAMMY DAVIS, JR.: dancer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, impressionist, comedian, and actor.
was a member of the 1960s Rat Pack.
1954 almost died in an automobile accident and lost his left eye. |
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