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Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra, born Francis Albert Sinatra, was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Sinatra, born on December 12, 1915, was the only child of Italian immigrants in Hoboken, New Jersey. His musical career began in the swing era with various big bands and peaked in the mid-20th century when he became a successful solo artist with Columbia Records, being the idol of the so-called 'Bobby Soxers.' Sinatra's albums sold millions, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Sinatra was also a skilled actor, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'From Here to Eternity.' He acted in a variety of genres, from musicals to crime films, earning critical acclaim for many of his roles. Known for his smooth, sonorous voice, Sinatra's ability to interpret song lyrics helped him to excel in both music and movies. He was also politically active, transitioning from being a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party to endorsing the Republican Party later in his career. Sinatra continued to be a formidable force in the industry late into his career, remaining a top concert draw, and he was also an ally for civil rights. Sinatra's contributions to music and film are widely recognized today, and his iconic status endures, ensuring his place as a cultural legend.
Biography, Career & Filmography
Learn more about Frank Sinatra, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Frank Sinatra rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.
Given Name: Francis Albert Sinatra
Born: Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: December 12, 1915
Occupations: Singer, actor, producer
Years Active: 1935-1995
Children: 3
Spouses: Nancy Barbato, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, Barbara Marx
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Awards and Nominations Received by Frank Sinatra
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Movies Featuring Frank Sinatra
Not as a Stranger
The Man with the Golden Arm
High Society
The Manchurian Candidate
On the Town
Ocean's 11
From Here to Eternity
Anchors Aweigh
Guys and Dolls
Some Came Running
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
That's Entertainment!
Elis & Tom, só tinha de ser com você
Mad About the Boy: The Noel Coward Story
And the Oscar Goes To…
Six by Sondheim
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Sinatra: All or Nothing at All
Becoming Cary Grant
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of America
To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100
All the Way… A Decade of Song and Video
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Frank Sinatra: Live at Caesar’s Palace
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies
Sid & Judy
The Ocean’s 11 Story
Christmas in Hollywood
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
Judy Garland: By Myself
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
You’re the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
The First Deadly Sin
Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
Frank Sinatra: Concert for the Americas
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
I Love Liberty
James Bond: The First 21 Years
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Showbiz Goes to War
Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Dean Martin: King of Cool
Rat Pack
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
4 for Texas
The Naked Runner
Movin’ with Nancy
The Kissing Bandit
The Detective
Step Lively
Sergeants 3
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event
The Costume Designer
Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser
The Road to Victory
Lady in Cement
Cast a Giant Shadow
Contract on Cherry Street
Pepe
Dirty Dingus Magee
Fight of the Century
Tony Rome
Von Ryan’s Express
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Come Blow Your Horn
Reveille with Beverly
The House I Live In
Ocean’s Eleven
The Pride and the Passion
Double Dynamite
Show-Business at War
The Joker is Wild
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II
Our Town
Christmas with The Martins and The Sinatras
Frank Sinatra: Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back
Higher and Higher
Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Johnny Concho
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
Frank Sinatra: In Concert at Royal Festival Hall
A Hole in the Head
Meet Danny Wilson
Till the Clouds Roll By
The List of Adrian Messenger
Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
The Miracle of the Bells
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
Can-Can
Young at Heart
The Devil at 4 O’Clock
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Ship Ahoy
Robin and the 7 Hoods
The Road to Hong Kong
Suddenly
Advise & Consent
Mia Farrow: Shadows and Light
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part I
The Tender Trap
Marriage on the Rocks
Kings Go Forth
My Way
It Happened in Brooklyn
La Classe américaine
Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia
Anything Goes
Assault on a Queen
Pal Joey
The Shining Future
Las Vegas Nights
The Oscar
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Career Timeline
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2025
Mia Farrow: Shadows and Light
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2023
Elis & Tom, só tinha de ser com você
Self
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
Self (archive footage)
Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia
Self (Archive Footage)
2020
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Self (archive footage)
Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
Self (archive footage)
2017
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies
Self (archive footage)
2015
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of America
Self (archive footage)
To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100
Self (archive footage)
2014
And the Oscar Goes To…
Self (archive footage)
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Self (archive footage)
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: Live at Caesar’s Palace
Self
2003
Christmas in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Self (archive footage)
2001
All the Way… A Decade of Song and Video
Self (archive footage)
The Ocean’s 11 Story
Self (archive footage)
1990
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Self
You’re the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage)
1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Bond: The First 21 Years
Self
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Self - Guest of Honor
1982
Frank Sinatra: Concert for the Americas
Self - Host / Singer
I Love Liberty
Self
Showbiz Goes to War
(archive footage)
1971
Fight of the Century
Self-(Audience Member)
Frank Sinatra: In Concert at Royal Festival Hall
Self
1967
The Naked Runner
Sam Laker
Movin’ with Nancy
Self
Tony Rome
Tony Rome
Christmas with The Martins and The Sinatras
Self
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
Self - Host / Singer
1966
Cast a Giant Shadow
Vince Talmadge
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II
Self - Host and singer
Assault on a Queen
Mark Brittain
The Oscar
Frank Sinatra
1965
Von Ryan’s Express
Colonel Joseph L. Ryan
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part I
Self - singer
Marriage on the Rocks
Dan Edwards
1962
The Manchurian Candidate
Sergeants 3
Mike Merry
The Road to Hong Kong
The 'Twig' on Plutomium (uncredited)
Advise & Consent
Self (voice)
1960
Ocean's 11
Pepe
Frank Sinatra
Ocean’s Eleven
Danny Ocean
Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley
Self - Host
Can-Can
François Durnais
1957
The Pride and the Passion
Miguel
The Joker is Wild
Joe E. Lewis
Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
Self - Host
Pal Joey
Joey Evans
1956
High Society
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Man at Slot Machine (uncredited)
Johnny Concho
Johnny Concho / Johnny Collins
1955
Not as a Stranger
The Man with the Golden Arm
Guys and Dolls
Our Town
Stage Manager
The Tender Trap
Charlie Y. Reader
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