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Roles turned down by Sammy Davis Jr.:

Beetlejuice

Tim Burton wanted his childhood hero, Sammy Davis, Jr., to play the title character in Beetlejuice. Studio execs shot him down.

Actor who got the part: Michael Keaton

Never So Few

When a feud broke out between Frank Sinatra and Davis, Sinatra demanded Davis be replaced in the WW II movie.

Actor who got the part: Steve McQueen

The Sandpiper

Davis writes in his autobiography that he had signed to play a role in the drama, but his commitment to the stage musical "Golden Boy" forced him to withdraw.

Actor who got the part: Charles Bronson

Did you know that Sammy Davis Jr. was not the only choice for this movie? (click to learn more)

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