Frank Sinatra

The Voice of twentieth century popular song

Facts

• Born: 1915
• Country: United States
• Field: Music
• Era: Golden Age

Overview

Rose from the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras to solo stardom across six decades. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for From Here to Eternity 1953. In the Wee Small Hours 1955 and Come Fly with Me 1958 defined the concept album era. He won nine Grammy Awards plus the Grammy Legend Award in 1994, and his recorded catalog remains a foundation of American popular standards.