About Vic Dana
Born 1940. Vic Dana is an American singer, film actor, television actor and musician.
Samuel Mendola (born August 26, 1942), known professionally as Vic Dana, is an American singer, dancer and actor.
Biography Discovered by Sammy Davis Jr., Dana was an excellent male dancer, particularly in tap, and was encouraged by Davis to move to Los Angeles to further his career.
Other hit recordings on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the 1960s: "Little Altar Boy", "I Will", "More", "Shangri-La", "I Love You Drops", and "If I Never Knew Your Name".
Discography Albums
Singles
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Who is Vic Dana?
American singer and dancer
When was Vic Dana born?
Vic Dana was born on 26 August 1940 in Buffalo.
What is Vic Dana's occupation?
Vic Dana is a singer, film actor, television actor and musician.
What nationality is Vic Dana?
Vic Dana is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vic Dana. https://biography.guide/vic-dana/
MLA: "Vic Dana." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vic-dana/.
Chicago: "Vic Dana." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vic-dana/.
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