Altovise Davis
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Altovise Davis | |
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Born | Altovise Gore Charlotte, North Carolina |
Occupation | Television, stage actress |
Spouse(s) | Sammy Davis, Jr. |
Altovise Davis, born Altovise Gore, was Sammy Davis, Jr.'s third wife.
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Altovise Gore worked during the 1960s as a chorus-line dancer in various musical shows both in London and Broadway theaters.
Her relation with Sammy Davis, Jr. started in 1968 while they were both working in the same show. They were wed on 11 May 1970 by Rev. Jesse Jackson. They remained married until Sammy Davis, Jr.'s death in 1990.
In the 1970s and 1980s Altovise Davis made a few guest appearances in major TV series such as Charlie's Angels and CHiPs.