American actor, director, poet, playwright, writer, and social activist (1917-2005).

Born December 18th, 1917 in Cogdell.

Died February 4th, 2005 at 87 years old in Miami.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Born December 8th, 1925 in New York City.

Died May 16th, 1990 at 64 years old

Essie Davis

Born January 19th, 1970 in Hobart.

Miles Davis

Born May 26th, 1926 in Alton.

Died September 28th, 1991 at 65 years old

Ernie Davis

Born December 14th, 1939 in New Salem-Buffington.

Died May 18th, 1963 at 23 years old

Sidney Poitier

Born February 20th, 1927 in Miami.

Died January 6th, 2022 at 94 years old