Sammy Berk

Sammy Berk (1894 – August 5, 1983), was a vaudeville entertainer at the beginning of the 20th century.

Berk was born in Lodz, Russia in 1894, where he was part of an acrobatic Russian dancing troupe.

Berk & Saun's act combined ballroom and tap dancing with acrobatics.

[2] When vaudeville declined, Berk became a talent agent and manager and Juanita retired from show business.

Berk managed and performed as a booking agent for Cab Calloway, Jonah Jones, and Duke Ellington.