Frank Sinatra, known as "Ol' Blue Eyes," was an iconic American singer and actor who left a significant mark on the entertainment industry.
Born on December 12, 1915, Sinatra's early life in Hoboken, New Jersey, was shaped by his Italian immigrant parents.
Sinatra's career took off in the 1930s when he became the lead singer of the Hoboken Four, winning a major talent competition.
Biography
Early Life
Francis Albert Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents, Natalina "Dolly" Garaventa and Antonino Martino "Marty" Sinatra. Weighing 13.5 pounds at birth, Sinatra's delivery was complicated, resulting in lifelong damage to his left eardrum. Raised in a Catholic household, he was influenced significantly by his mother, who was a driving force in his early life and instilled in him a sense of confidence. Despite facing challenges such as childhood scars from operations and acne, Sinatra's charm and style earned him the title of the "best-dressed kid in the neighborhood."
Music Career
Sinatra's musical journey began in the 1930s when he joined the local singing group, the Hoboken Four, which led to his first major break on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour. His unique voice and charisma quickly made him the group's lead singer. In 1939, he recorded his first solo track, "Our Love," and soon caught the attention of bandleader Harry James. Over the years, Sinatra became a defining figure in vocal jazz and traditional pop, known for his impeccable phrasing and emotional delivery. He recorded numerous iconic albums, including "Songs for Young Lovers" and "In the Wee Small Hours," showcasing his artistry and deep understanding of music.
Film Career
In addition to his music, Sinatra ventured into acting, making his film debut in 1941. He starred in several successful musicals, including "Anchors Aweigh" and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," earning critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His charisma on screen matched his musical talent, solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
Legacy
Sinatra's influence on music and film is profound, earning him numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and the "Chairman of the Board," he remains one of the most celebrated entertainers of the 20th century, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire artists today.
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Discography
A Swingin’ Affair!1957
- 1.Night and Day4:03
- 2.I Wish I Were in Love Again2:32
- 3.I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’3:13
- 4.I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plans2:26
- 5.Nice Work If You Can Get It2:25
- 6.Stars Fell on Alabama2:41
- 7.No One Ever Tells You3:29
- 8.I Won’t Dance3:27
- 9.Lonesome Road3:58
- 10.At Long Last Love2:27
- 11.You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To2:07
- 12.I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good3:25
- 13.From This Moment On3:56
- 14.If I Had You2:40
- 15.Oh! Look at Me Now2:50
Where Are You?1957
- 1.Where Are You?3:30
- 2.The Night We Called It a Day3:27
- 3.I Cover the Waterfront3:00
- 4.Maybe You’ll Be There3:06
- 5.Laura3:27
- 6.Lonely Town4:12
- 7.Autumn Leaves2:52
- 8.I’m a Fool to Want You4:50
- 9.I Think of You3:04
- 10.Where Is the One?3:13
- 11.There’s No You3:46
- 12.Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home2:58
Close to You1957
- 1.Close to You3:40
- 2.P.S. I Love You4:24
- 3.Love Locked Out2:45
- 4.Everything Happens to Me3:23
- 5.It's Easy to Remember3:37
- 6.I Don't Like Goodbyes4:53
- 7.With Every Breath I Take3:41
- 8.Blame It on My Youth3:01
- 9.It Could Happen to You3:17
- 10.I've Had My Moments3:51
- 11.I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night3:28
- 12.The End of a Love Affair4:10
A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra1957
- 1.Jingle Bells2:01
- 2.The Christmas Song3:29
- 3.Mistletoe and Holly2:18
- 4.I’ll Be Home for Christmas3:12
- 5.The Christmas Waltz3:04
- 6.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas3:29
- 7.The First Noel2:44
- 8.Hark! The Herald Angels Sing2:24
- 9.O Little Town of Bethlehem2:07
- 10.Adeste Fideles2:34
- 11.It Came Upon a Midnight Clear2:52
- 12.Silent Night2:31
Christmas Dreaming1957
- 1.White Christmas3:27
- 2.Jingle Bells2:37
- 3.O Little Town of Bethlehem3:06
- 4.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas2:37
- 5.Christmas Dreaming2:58
- 6.Silent Night, Holy Night3:17
- 7.It Came Upon the Midnight Clear3:30
- 8.Adeste Fideles (O, Come All Ye Faithful)2:39
- 9.Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town2:36
- 10.Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!2:37
That Old Feeling1956
- 1.That Old Feeling3:21
- 2.Blue Skies2:33
- 3.Autumn in New York incomplete3:18
- 4.Don't Cry Joe3:24
- 5.The Nearness of You2:49
- 6.That Lucky Old Sun3:25
- 7.Full Moon and Empty Arms3:32
- 8.Once In Love With Amy3:06
- 9.A Fellow Needs A Girl3:26
- 10.Poinciana3:25
- 11.For Every Man There's A Woman2:57
- 12.Mean To Me3:21
Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!1956
- 1.You Make Me Feel So Young2:57
- 2.It Happened in Monterey2:37
- 3.You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me2:19
- 4.You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me2:50
- 5.Too Marvelous for Words2:33
- 6.Old Devil Moon3:57
- 7.Pennies From Heaven2:45
- 8.Love Is Here to Stay2:42
- 9.I’ve Got You Under My Skin3:45
- 10.I Thought About You2:32
- 11.We’ll Be Together Again4:27
- 12.Makin’ Whoopee3:09
- 13.Swingin’ Down the Lane2:55
- 14.Anything Goes2:45
- 15.How About You?2:46
Frank Sinatra Conducts Tone Poems of Color1956
- 1.White4:14
- 2.Green4:05
- 3.Purple4:21
- 4.Yellow2:38
- 5.Gray4:30
- 6.Gold3:36
- 7.Orange4:57
- 8.Black3:58
- 9.Silver4:39
- 10.Blue4:39
- 11.Brown4:02
- 12.Red3:57
In the Wee Small Hours1955
- 1.In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning3:01
- 2.Mood Indigo3:30
- 3.Glad to Be Unhappy2:35
- 4.I Get Along Without You Very Well3:43
- 5.Deep in a Dream2:49
- 6.I See Your Face Before Me3:24
- 7.Can't We Be Friends?2:48
- 8.When Your Lover Has Gone3:10
- 9.What Is This Thing Called Love2:36
- 10.Last Night When We Were Young3:17
- 11.I'll Be Around2:59
- 12.Ill Wind3:46
- 13.It Never Entered My Mind2:42
- 14.Dancing on the Ceiling2:57
- 15.I'll Never Be the Same3:06
- 16.This Love of Mine3:34
Christmas With Sinatra1955
- 1.White Christmas
- 2.Jingle Bells
- 3.Silent Night, Holy Night
- 4.O Little Town of Bethlehem
- 5.It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
- 6.Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
The Voice1955
- 1.I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do)2:50
- 2.Try a Little Tenderness3:03
- 3.(I Don’t Stand) A Ghost of a Chance3:16
- 4.Paradise2:41
- 5.These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)3:12
- 6.Laura3:16
- 7.(I Got a Woman Crazy for Me) She’s Funny That Way3:24
- 8.Fools Rush In3:04
- 9.Over the Rainbow3:19
- 10.That Old Black Magic2:36
- 11.Spring Is Here2:46
- 12.Lover2:39
Songs for Young Lovers1954
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Swing Easy!1954
- 1.Just One of Those Things3:15
- 2.I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (and Write Myself a Letter)2:31
- 3.Sunday2:29
- 4.Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams2:16
- 5.Taking a Chance on Love2:15
- 6.Jeepers Creepers2:21
- 7.Get Happy2:26
- 8.All of Me2:45
Dedicated to You1950
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Sing and Dance With Frank Sinatra1950
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Frankly Sentimental1949
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Christmas Songs by Sinatra1948
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Songs by Sinatra1947
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The Voice of Frank Sinatra1946
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Hi-Res Masters: 50 Jazz Tracks to Test Your Speakers2026
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The Platinum Collection2015
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Clássicos Estado de Minas: Frank Sinatra1997
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FRANK SINATRA Greatest Hits1995
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Killing Me Softly
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The Romance of Sinatra
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Label
- Record label
- Philips Records
- Record label
- Reprise Records
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- RCA Records
Achievements
- Award
- Emmy Award
- Award
- Golden Globe Awards
- Award
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Award
- Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
- Award
- Peabody Awards
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Grammy Trustees Award
- Award
- Grammy Legend Award
- Award
- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Award
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
- Award
- Congressional Gold Medal
- Award
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- Award
- Gaming Hall of Fame
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- Johnny Mercer Award
- Award
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Influenced by
Groups
- The Rat Packcurrent
- The Sinatra Familyeponymous, originalcurrent
- Harry James and His Orchestra1939–1939
- Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra1940–1942
Played together with
Dean MartinThe Rat Pack
Joey BishopThe Rat Pack- Peter LawfordThe Rat Pack
Sammy Davis Jr.The Rat Pack
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Francis Albert Sinatra, Frank Sinartra, Frankie Satin, Sinatra, Sinatra Frank, フランク・シナトラ
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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