Biography
Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 - July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz. Raised in New York City, Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as an infantryman with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. Afterwards, he developed his singing technique, signed with Columbia Records, and had his first number one popular song with "Because of You" in 1951. Several top hits such as "Rags to Riches" followed in the early 1950s. Bennett then further refined his approach to encompass jazz singing. He reached an artistic peak in the late 1950s with albums such as The Beat of My Heart and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings. In 1962, Bennett recorded his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". His career and his personal life then suffered an extended downturn during the height of the rock music era. Bennett staged a remarkable comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s, putting out gold record albums again and expanding his audience to the MTV Generation while keeping his musical style intact. He remains a popular and critically praised recording artist and concert performer in the 2000s. Bennett has won fifteen Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, been named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree. He has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Bennett is also a serious and accomplished painter, creating works under the name Benedetto that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is also the founder of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens.
Acted in 23
2010s
- 2014
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
- 2005
Tony Bennett The Sound of Velvet
Movie
- 2004
- 2003
Tony Bennet - Hits and More
Movie
- 2001
Swing With Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Tony Bennett
Movie
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
Tony Bennett Sings...
Presenter · 6 episodes
- 1978
King
Tony Bennett · 3 episodes
1960s
- 1968
- 1966
1950s
- 1958
Sound 2
1960s
- 1961
The Marriage-Go-Round
Theme Song Performance
1950s
- 1956
Come Next Spring
Theme Song Performance
Appearances138
2020s
- 2026
The Lady and The Legend
Self
- 2024
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Self
- 2022
Tony Bennett: Forget Me Not
Self
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Self
Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
Lady Gaga at the BBC
Self
Reclaiming Amy
Self (archive footage)
- 2020
Billie
self
Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
Tony Bennett & Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
CMA Country Christmas 2018
Self
- 2017
George Michael: Freedom
Self
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Self
- 2016
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Self
- 2015
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Self
Bill Evans Time Remembered
Self
83Amy
Self
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Self
- 2014
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek Live
Self
Tony Bennett: iTunes Festival 2014
Self - vocals
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Self
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
Self
- 2012
The Zen of Bennett
Self
Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances
Self
- 2011
A Very Gaga Thanksgiving
Self
Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park
Self : Guest
Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium
Self - Musical Guest
A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand
Self - Performer
- 2010
Les Paul - Live in New York
Self
Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea
Self
2000s
- 2009
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Self - Performer
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
Self
- 2008
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
Self
The Making Of A Swingin' Christmas & Live In Concert
Self
- 2007
Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends
Self
Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic
Self
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Self
Tony Bennett: An American Classic About the Songs
Self
- 2006
Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Self
Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us
Self
- 2005
Judy Garland Duets
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
Self (archive footage)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Self
The World of Nat King Cole
Self
The Casino
Self · 1 episode
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2003
- 2002
Tony Bennett - Wonderful World: Live In San Francisco
Self
Las Lunas del Auditorio
Self · 1 episode
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Self - Performer
- 2001
Tony Bennett: The Legendary Tony Bennett In Concert
Self
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Self
Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For
Narrator (voice)
1990s
- 1999
Amy Grant - A Christmas to Remember
Self - Guest
Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
Self
- 1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1997
- 1996
Tony Bennett's New York
Self
The Phil Collins Big Band - Live at Montreux 1996
Self
- 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Performer
- 1994
Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged
Self
- 1993
- 1992
Parabéns
Self · 1 episode
Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Self
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
- 1987
- 1986
Father Guido Sarducci's Vatican Inquirer: The Pope's Tour
Self - Special Guest Star
Let's Go Mets
Self
- 1985
Larry King Live
Self · 1 episode
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1981
Count Basie At Carnegie Hall
Self
1970s
- 1979
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Self
Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 1978
- 1977
Sinatra and Friends
Self - Singer
- 1975
- 1974
- 1971
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · 1 episode
Playboy After Dark
Self - Singer · 1 episode
- 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
- 1964
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 2 episodes
- 1958
- 1957
- 1956
- 1952
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
