Frank Sinatra
Baritone
Born December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States (1915–1998)·d. May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, California, United States (aged 83)
Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and "Ol' Blue Eyes", he is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century.
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Career Trajectory
Sinatra rose from his apprenticeship with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey's orchestras in the late 1930s to become a solo sensation whose interpretive mastery and vocal sophistication transformed popular singing. His transition to film in the 1940s—initially as a crooner in musicals—deepened into serious dramatic acting, culminating in his Oscar-winning performance in From Here to Eternity and a string of celebrated musicals that showcased his integrated talents as singer-actor. By the 1950s and 1960s, he had established himself as an entertainment colossus, commanding both the recording studio and the concert stage with an authority that made him the defining voice of the American popular song.
Career Highlight
Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Private Angelo Maggio in From Here to Eternity (1953)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Baritone
- Nationality
- Italy
- Born
- 1915 · Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
- Active since
- 1953
Training & Education
Hoboken High School
Engagements
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Career Arc
A chronological journey through key moments
1915Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
1953Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Private Angelo Maggio in From Here to Eternity (1953)
1998Died in Los Angeles, California, United States
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