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Frank Sinatra
1915–1998Hoboken, NJItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
The defining voice of American popular music in the 20th century, known internationally as "The Chairman of the Board."
Notable For
- Released over 1,400 recordings
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, From Here to Eternity (1953)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1985)
Honors & Recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1985)
- Congressional Gold Medal (1997)
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
- Recording Academy / GRAMMYsfoundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frank Sinatra Italian?
Yes — Frank Sinatra is of Italian heritage. The defining voice of American popular music in the 20th century, known internationally as "The Chairman of the Board."
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Vocal/Pop
- Years
- 1915–1998
- Birth Place
- Hoboken, NJ
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewConfirmed
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