By:

Donna Myers, Beth Hilburn,

Jason Irwin, and Anna Noakes

Introduction

Born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken New York to an Italian immigrant couple.

He was an only child.

His father, Martin Anthony, was a boxer-turned-fireman.

His mother, Natalie “Dolly”, was a former barmaid who often sang at family gatherings.

Growing Up

An accomplished all-around athlete, with a special interest in boxing

After graduating high school, he began singing in his spare time.

Began entering local talent contests

First Big Break

Sinatra and a local trio won a contest on a nationwide radio show.

Afterwards he got a Job at the Rustic Cabin where he was hired for the Harry James Orchestra.

Six months later he joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.

The FamilyFirst wife - Nancy Barbato. They met when he was 19 in the summer of 1934. They were married in February of 1939 and divorced in October of 1951.

Three kids Nancy Jr. – born in 1940 Frank Jr. – born in 1943 Tina – born in 1948

Married to Ava Gardner (Nov. 1951-1957), Mia Farrow (1966-1968), and Barbara Marx (1976).

“My Way”

Musical Styles

Classified as popular in the 1940’s

Hated rock-n-roll

His music epitomized American pop music

Fellow Musicians

The Rat Packers

Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop

Ella Fitzgerald

Bing Crosby

Tommy Dorsey

Successes

Most musical success came after 1953

In 1960, Frank co-founded Reprise Records where he recorded exclusively after 1963

Only singer in history to have hit records in five consecutive decades!

Nicknames

The Voice

Swoonatra

Ol’ Blue Eyes

Chairman of the board (of show business)

One take Charlie

Influences

Tommy Dorsey

Billie Holiday

BingCrosby

Radio Shows

1944 Star of the CBS Radio Show “The Frank Sinatra Show”1949 -1950 Co-star of NBC Radio’s “Lite up Times” 1954 – 1955 Host and performer of the NBC Radio Show “The Frank Sinatra Show”

“From Here To Eternity”

First big break

“The Man With The Golden Arm”

Film Appearances

•1944 “Higher and Higher”

•1945 “The House I Live In”

•1953 “From Here To Eternity”

•1955 “The Man With The Golden Arm”

•1960 “Ocean’s Eleven”

•1960 “Robin And The Seven Hoods”

•1962 “The Manchurian Candidate”

•1984 “Cannonball Run II”

•1988 “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”

Film Appearances

Grammy’s

Best traditional Pop Vocal Performance: 1995- 38th Annual Grammy AwardsRecord of the Year: 1966- 9th Annual Grammy AwardsAlbum of the Year: 1966- 9th Annual Grammy AwardsBest Vocal Performance- Male: 1966- 9th Annual Grammy AwardsAlbum of the Year: 1965- 8th Annual Grammy Awards

Accomplishments

Went solo in 1942

Released a single nearly every month during the mid 40’s

In 1946 Sinatra was America’s top performer

In 1946 he sold as many as 10 million singles each year.

In 1947 he recorded 72 new songs, which was a personal high mark.

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