Frank Sinatra
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Birth name
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Francis Albert Sinatra
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Born
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December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
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Died
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May 14, 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA from heart and kidney disease and bladder cancer
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Notable Roles
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The Frank Sinatra Show: Host
The Frank Sinatra Show: Host
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Notable Episodes
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Awards
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see below
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Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor who dominated American pop culture from the 1930s through the 1960s, including his turns as the host of both versions of The Frank Sinatra Show, both in 1950 and 1957.
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
Guest Starring Roles
Series
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Role
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Episode
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Airdate
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The Jack Benny Program |
Himself |
1x02 - Faye Emerson and Frank Sinatra Show |
January 28, 1951
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The Colgate Comedy Hour |
Himself |
1x31 - Bob Hope |
April 8, 1951
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The Colgate Comedy Hour |
Billy Crocker |
4x22 - Anything Goes |
February 28, 1954
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The Wonderful World of Disney |
Himself |
1x21 - The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland |
July 13, 1955
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Producers' Showcase |
Stage Manager |
2x01 - Our Town |
September 19, 1955
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Playhouse 90 |
Himself |
2x06 - Around the World in 90 Minutes |
October 17, 1957
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Startime |
Himself |
1x05 - The Dean Martin Variety Show I |
November 3, 1959
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General Electric Theater |
Himself |
9x17 - The Devil You Say |
January 15, 1961
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The Judy Garland Show |
Himself |
1x01 - |
February 25, 1962
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The Dick Powell Show |
Guest Host |
2x17 - Everybody Loves Sweeney |
January 22, 1963
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The Hollywood Palace |
Host |
3x05 - Show 62 |
October 16, 1965
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In |
Himself |
2x16 - Show 30 |
January 20, 1969
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The Name of the Game |
Himself |
3x10 - I Love You, Billy Baker (1) |
November 20, 1970
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The Name of the Game |
Himself |
3x11 - I Love You, Billy Baker (2) |
November 27, 1970
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Magnum, P.I. |
Retired Police Sergeant Michael Doheny |
7x17 - Laura |
February 25, 1987
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Who's the Boss? |
Himself |
5x16 - Party Double |
February 28, 1989
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Daddy Dearest |
Himself |
1x05 - You Bet Your Life |
October 3, 1993
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Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Title
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Role
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Airdate
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Series/Banner
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The Ford 50th Anniversary Show |
Himself |
June 15, 1953 |
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The 26th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
March 25, 1954 |
Academy Awards
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The 27th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
March 30, 1955 |
Academy Awards
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Dateline: Disneyland |
Himself |
July 17, 1955 |
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The 28th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
March 21, 1956 |
Academy Awards
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The Edsel Show |
Himself |
October 13, 1957 |
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A Private Little Party for a Few Chums |
Himself |
October 17, 1957 |
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Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley |
Himself |
May 12, 1960 |
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The 35th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
April 8, 1963 |
Academy Awards
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The 36th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
April 13, 1964 |
Academy Awards
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Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music |
Himself |
November 24, 1965 |
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Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II |
Himself |
December 7, 1966 |
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Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Plus Ella Plus Jobim |
Himself |
November 13, 1967 |
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Movin' with Nancy |
Security Guard |
December 11, 1967 |
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The 19th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards |
Himself |
May 19, 1968 |
Primetime Emmy Awards
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Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing |
Himself |
November 25, 1968 |
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The 41st Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
April 14, 1969 |
Academy Awards
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Frank Sinatra: Sinatra |
Himself |
November 5, 1969 |
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The 42nd Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
April 7, 1970 |
Academy Awards
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Jack Benny's Twentieth Anniversary Special |
Himself |
November 16, 1970 |
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The 45th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
March 27, 1973 |
Academy Awards
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Magnavox Presents Frank Sinatra |
Himself |
November 18, 1973 |
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Frank Sinatra: The Main Event |
Himself |
October 13, 1974 |
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The 47th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
April 8, 1975 |
Academy Awards
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An All-Star Tribute to John Wayne |
Himself |
November 6, 1976 |
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Sinatra and Friends |
Himself |
April 21, 1977 |
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Contract on Cherry Street |
Dep. Insp. Frank Hovannes |
November 19, 1977 |
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A Tribute to Mr. Television Milton Berle |
Himself |
March 26, 1978 |
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Cinderella at the Palace |
Himself |
November 2, 1978 |
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Sinatra: The First 40 Years |
Himself |
January 3, 1980 |
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Sinatra: The Man and His Music |
Himself |
November 22, 1981 |
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Let Poland Be Poland |
Himself |
January 31, 1982 |
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I Love Liberty |
Himself |
March 21, 1982 |
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6th Kennedy Center Honors |
Himself |
December 27, 1983 |
Kennedy Center Honors
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The 56th Annual Academy Awards |
Himself |
April 9, 1984 |
Academy Awards
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Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening |
Himself |
April 21, 1987 |
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Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary |
Himself |
November 29, 1987 |
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Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration |
Himself |
May 27, 1988 |
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Frank, Liza, and Sammy: The Ultimate Event |
Himself |
May 20, 1989 |
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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration |
Himself |
February 4, 1990 |
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Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come |
Himself |
December 16, 1990 |
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Sinatra Duets |
Himself |
November 25, 1994 |
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Sinatra: 80 Years My Way |
Himself |
December 14, 1995 |
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Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Series
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Episode
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Airdate
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Texaco Star Theater |
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November 28, 1950
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Cavalcade of Bands |
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February 13, 1951
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Texaco Star Theater |
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November 25, 1952
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Texaco Star Theater |
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February 3, 1953
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Texaco Star Theater |
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September 23, 1953
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Max Liebman Presents |
Fanfare |
November 7, 1954
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Max Liebman Presents |
Kaleidoscope |
April 25, 1955
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The Ed Sullivan Show |
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August 12, 1956
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The Ed Sullivan Show |
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August 19, 1956
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show |
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October 5, 1956
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The Bob Hope Show |
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April 15, 1957
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show |
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January 26, 1958
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The Bing Crosby Show |
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February 15, 1964
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The Ed Sullivan Show |
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June 28, 1964
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The Dean Martin Show |
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September 16, 1965
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What's My Line? |
Show 838 |
November 27, 1966
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The Dean Martin Show |
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December 21, 1967
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson |
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September 10, 1970
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Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell |
Pilot |
September 20, 1975
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V.I.P.-Schaukel |
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November 21, 1975
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson |
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November 12, 1976
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Larry King Live |
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May 13, 1988
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Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
- Won: Best Supporting Actor (1954) - From Here to Eternity
- Nominated: Best Actor in a Leading Role (1956) - The Man with the Golden Arm
- Won: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1971)
- Won: Best Supporting Actor (1954) - From Here to Eternity
- Won: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1958) - Pal Joey
- Nominated: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1964) - Come Blow Your Horn
- Won: Cecil B. DeMille Award (1971)
(11 Wins)
- Won: Album of the Year (1960) - Come Dance With Me!
- Won: Album of the Year (1966) - September of My Years
- Won: Album of the Year (1967) - A Man and His Music
- Won: Record of the Year (1967) - Strangers in the Night
- Nominated: Best Music Video, Long Form (1986) - Frank Sinatra: Portrait of an Album
BAFTA Film Awards
- Nominated: Best Foreign Actor (1955) - Not as a Stranger
- Nominated: Best Foreign Actor (1956) - The Man with the Golden Arm
- Won: Life Achievement Award (1973)
Golden Apple Awards
- Won: Sour Apple, Least Cooperative Actor (1946)
- Won: Sour Apple, Least Cooperative Actor (1951)
- Won: Sour Apple (1974)
- Won: Male Star of the Year (1977)
Laurel Awards
- Won: Top Male Musical Performance (1957) - Pal Joey
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1958)
- Won: Top Male Dramatic Performance (1958) - Some Came Running
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1959)
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1960)
- Won: Top Male Musical Performance (1960) - Can-Can
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1961)
- Nominated: Top Action Performance (1961) - The Devil at 4 O'Clock
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1962)
- Nominated: Top Action Performance (1962) - The Manchurian Candidate
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1963)
- Nominated: Top Male Star (1964)
- Nominated: Action Performance (1965) - Von Ryan's Express
- Nominated: Male Star (1967)
Walk of Fame
- Three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trivia