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Bobby Darin
1936–1973Bronx, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Mack the Knife; Splish Splash; born Walden Robert Cassotto; died at 37
Biography
Grammy Award winner; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Notable For
- Mack the Knife
- Splish Splash
- born Walden Robert Cassotto
- died at 37
Honors & Recognition
- Grammy Award winner
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bobby Darin Italian?
Yes — Bobby Darin is of Italian heritage. Mack the Knife; Splish Splash; born Walden Robert Cassotto; died at 37
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Rock/Pop
- Years
- 1936–1973
- Birth Place
- Bronx, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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