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Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers". His professional career had stalled by the 1950s, but it was reborn in 1954 after he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (for his performance in From Here to Eternity). He signed with Capitol Records and released several critically lauded albums (such as In the Wee Small Hours, Songs for Swingin' Lovers, Come Fly with Me, Only the Lonely and Nice 'n' Easy). Sinatra left Capitol to found his own record label, Reprise Records (finding success with albums such as Ring-A-Ding-Ding, Sinatra at the Sands and Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim), toured internationally, was a founding member of the Rat Pack and fraternized with celebrities and statesmen, including John F. Kennedy. Sinatra turned 50 in 1965, recorded the retrospective September of My Years, starred in the Emmy-winning television special Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music, and scored hits with "Strangers in the Night" and "My Way". With sales of his music dwindling and after appearing in several poorly received films, Sinatra retired for the first time in 1971. Two years later, however, he came out of retirement and in 1973 recorded several albums, scoring a Top 40 hit with "(Theme From) New York, New York" in 1980. Using his Las Vegas shows as a home base, he toured both within the United States and internationally, until a short time before his death in 1998. Sinatra also forged a successful career as a film actor, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in From Here to Eternity, a nomination for Best Actor for The Man with the Golden Arm, and critical acclaim for his performance in The Manchurian Candidate. He also starred in such musicals as High Society, Pal Joey, Guys and Dolls and On the Town. Sinatra was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997. Sinatra was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Acted in 81
2020s
- 2026
Marilyn and the Mob
archive footage · 2 episodes
- 2025
2010s
- 2014
Soul Boys of the Western World
Movie
2000s
- 2008
Frank Sinatra - Nothing but the Best
Movie
- 2005
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
Movie
- 2004
Frank Sinatra: The Man and the Myth
Movie
1990s
- 1999
The Rat Pack
(archive footage) · 1 episode
- 1995
Young at Heart
Frank Sinatra
- 1994
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1993
La Classe américaine
Frankie (archive footage)
As nascentes
Movie
1980s
- 1988
- 1984
- 1982
Showbiz Goes to War
(archive footage)
Why was Cairo Calm
Movie
- 1980
The First Deadly Sin
Sgt. Edward X. Delaney
1970s
- 1977
Contract on Cherry Street
Frank Hovannes
- 1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
(archive footage)
- 1970
Dirty Dingus Magee
Dingus Billy Magee
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
The Naked Runner
Sam Laker
Mondo Hollywood
Movie
- 1966
Assault on a Queen
Mark Brittain
- 1965
Marriage on the Rocks
Dan Edwards
- 1964
- 1963
4 for Texas
Zack Thomas
Come Blow Your Horn
Alan Baker
The List of Adrian Messenger
Gypsy
- 1962
The Road to Hong Kong
Twig on Plutomium (uncredited)
Sergeants 3
Mike Merry
- 1961
- 1960
Pepe
Frank Sinatra
1950s
- 1959
Some of Manie's Friends
Movie
- 1958
Some Came Running
Dave Hirsh
Kings Go Forth
Lieutenant Sam Loggins
- 1957
Pal Joey
Joey Evans
The Joker is Wild
Joe E. Lewis
- 1956
Johnny Concho
Johnny Concho / Johnny Collins
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Man at Slot Machine (uncredited)
- 1955
The Tender Trap
Charlie Y. Reader
Our Town
Stage Manager
- 1954
Anything Goes
Harry Dane
- 1953
- 1952
Meet Danny Wilson
Danny Wilson
- 1951
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
- 1948
The Kissing Bandit
Ricardo
The Miracle of the Bells
Father Paul
- 1947
- 1946
- 1945
- 1944
Step Lively
Glenn Russell
- 1943
Higher and Higher
Frank
Reveille with Beverly
Frank Sinatra
- 1942
Ship Ahoy
Singer in Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
- 1941
Las Vegas Nights
Frank Sinatra - Singer in Tommy Dorsey's Band (uncredited)
No release date
Sinatra Duets
Movie
Produced 7
1980s
- 1980
The First Deadly Sin
Executive Producer
1960s
- 1965
- 1964
- 1962
Sergeants 3
Producer
- 1961
X-15
Producer
1950s
- 1959
- 1956
Johnny Concho
Producer
Sound 7
2020s
- 2025
Midnight Run
Musician
- 2024
New Year, It's Not You
Musician
1960s
- 1964
- 1963
A New Kind of Love
Theme Song Performance
- 1962
Advise & Consent
Songs
1950s
- 1955
The Tender Trap
Theme Song Performance
Directed 4
1970s
- 1978
Frank Sinatra: Live from Caesars Palace
Director
1960s
- 1965
1950s
- 1957
Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
Director
Frank Sinatra Show
Director
Appearances145
2020s
- 2026
My Life As Roger Moore
Self (Archive film material)
- 2025
Quincy Jones, Music Man
Self (archive footage)
Mia Farrow: Shadows and Light
Self - Singer (archive footage)
- 2024
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia
Self (archive footage)
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
Self (archive footage)
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Self (archive footage)
George Michael: Freedom Uncut
Self (archive footage)
Sammy by Sammy: My Tale of the 60's
Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
Dark Eyes
Self (archive footage)
Sinatra: His Way
Self
Dean Martin: King of Cool
Self (archive footage)
- 2020
Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
Frank Sinatra: One More for the Road
Self (archive footage)
Tony Bennett & Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Self (archive footage) · 2 episodes
- 2017
Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than the Movies
Self (archive footage)
Sinatra in the Movies: The Man and His Motion Pictures
Himself (Archival)
- 2015
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of America
Self (archive footage)
To Be Frank: Sinatra at 100
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: The Retirement Concert
Self
Iconic Couples of Hollywood
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2014
Frank Sinatra: Live at Caesar's Palace
Self
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Self (archive footage)
- 2013
JFK
Self (archive footage) · 2 episodes
- 2012
The Rat Pack - The Greatest Hits
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
The Frank Sinatra Collection: Portrait of an Album & Sinatra Sings
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra: Around the World
Self
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Elvis Through the Years
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self (archive footage) (voice)
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Self (archive footage)
The Ratpack
Self
- 2005
Judy Garland Duets
Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
The Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection
Self (archive footage)
Christmas from Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra glömde aldrig Finspång
Self (archive footage)
Sinatra: The Classic Duets
Self (archive footage)
Året var 1953
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Self (archive footage)
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
The Ocean's 11 Story
Self (archive footage)
All the Way... A Decade of Song and Video
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra Memorial
Self
1990s
- 1998
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
Self (archive footage)
- 1997
The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
Self (archive footage)
- 1996
- 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Honoré
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
- 1994
Frank Sinatra: Relive the magic
Self (archive footage)
- 1992
Beijoqueiro: Portrait of a Serial Kisser
Self (archive footage)
- 1991
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Self
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
Self - Serenades Sarnoff (archive footage)
- 1990
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage)
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1980s
- 1989
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event
Self
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (archive footage)
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Self
- 1988
American Expose: Who Murdered JFK?
Self - Entertainer (archive footage)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
- 1987
- 1986
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
- 1985
All Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan
Self - Host
Frank Sinatra in Japan: Live at the Budokan Hall, Tokyo
Self
- 1983
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Self - Guest of Honor
James Bond: The First 21 Years
Self
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1982
Frank Sinatra: Concert for the Americas
Self - Host / Singer
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
Self
I Love Liberty
Self
- 1981
Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music
Self - Host / Singer
This Is Elvis
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1980
Sinatra at Carnegie Hall
Self
1970s
- 1979
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Self
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self
- 1978
Cinderella at the Palace
Self
Frank Sinatra: Live from Caesars Palace
Self
- 1977
Sinatra and Friends
Self - Host / Singer
- 1974
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event
Self
That's Entertainment!
Self - Host / Narrator
- 1973
Frank Sinatra: Ol' Blue Eyes is Back
Self - Performer
- 1971
Cadet Rousselle
Self · 1 episode
Fight of the Century
Self-(Audience Member)
Frank Sinatra: In Concert at Royal Festival Hall
Self
1960s
- 1969
Sinatra
Self - Host / Performer
- 1968
Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing
Self - Host / Singer
Frank Sinatra - Primetime
Self
- 1967
Christmas with The Martins and The Sinatras
Self
Movin' with Nancy
Self
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
Self - Host / Singer
- 1966
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II
Self - Host and singer
- 1965
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part I
Self - singer
Frank Sinatra Spectacular
Self
- 1962
Advise & Consent
Self (voice)
This is Sinatra
Self
The Judy Garland Show
Self
- 1960
Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley
Self - Host
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show - To the Ladies
Self - Host / Singer
1950s
- 1959
Happiness and Love in Monaco
Self
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: An Afternoon with Frank Sinatra
Self - Host / Singer
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show
Self
- 1957
Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
Self - Host
Frank Sinatra Show
Self - Host · 40 episodes
The Edsel Show
Self
- 1956
- 1953
- 1950
The Frank Sinatra Show
Himself · 62 episodes
The Costume Designer
Self (archive footage)
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1948
- 1945
The House I Live In
Self
The All-Star Bond Rally
Self
- 1944
The Shining Future
Self
- 1943
Show-Business at War
Self
