Sunshine Sammy Morrison

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

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 1920's silent film franchise.