Sunshine Sammy Morrison

Ernest Fredric Morrison (December 20, 1912 July 24, 1989) was an American child actor, comedian, vaudevillian and dancer who also performed under the stage name Sunshine Sammy Morrison. He was the only black member of the East Side Kids and was an original performer in Our Gang, a 1920s' silent film franchise.

Sunshine Sammy Morrison
Ernie Morrison as Sunshine Sammy in Dogs of War (1923)
Born
Ernest Fredric Morrison

(1912-12-20)December 20, 1912
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 1989(1989-07-24) (aged 76)
Other namesSunshine Sammy
Little Sambo
Smiling Sambo
Occupations
  • Actor
  • vaudeville
  • comedian
  • dancer
  • band leader
Years active1916–1974
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