Celebrity News Ol' Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra: A collection of photos and facts "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Come Fly With Me" singer Frank Sinatra was a huge Hollywood star beginning in the early 40s and was later linked to organized crime By Amanda Cappelli Fox News Published November 2, 2022 3:46pm EDT Facebook Twitter Flipboard Comments Print Email Image 1 of 10 next Frank Sinatra, Jersey-born pop musical icon of the 40s, 50s, and 60s, was a wildly recognized solo artist beginning in 1942. High school and college aged women called "bobby-soxers" went crazy for young Sinatra. The enthusiastic women adored Sinatra so much so he had to be guarded by police while in public. (Getty Images) Image 2 of 10 prev next In the late 40s, Sinatra’s career took a nose dive after he received negative press about mob relations. A story about the star punching a gossip columnist in a club was released. He was also rumored to have dodged the draft for World War II in the 40s. Poor press followed the "My Way" singer through the rest of his career for having ties to major mobsters including Sam Giancana. (Getty Images) Image 3 of 10 prev next Sinatra's relationship to film actress Ava Gardner began in 1949 while he was still married to Nancy Barbato. In 1951, Sinatra divorced Barbato and married Gardner that same year. Photographed here is Sinatra and Gardner on their wedding day. (Getty Images) Image 4 of 10 prev next Sinatra and Barbato had three children together including Nancy, Frank Jr., and Christina or "Tina." Nancy, the eldest, was a singer and actress and Frank Jr. was a singer, songwriter, and conductor. The youngest child, Tina, became a businesswoman, film producer, agent, and memoirist. She wrote a book titled "My Father’s Daughter" published in 2000. Photographed here is Sinatra and Tina. (Getty Images) Image 5 of 10 prev next Frank Sinatra Jr. appeared as himself in an episode of the "Sopranos" titled "The Happy Wanderer" in 2000. Frank Jr. had a son, Michael Francis Sinatra and two daughters, Natalie Oglesby Skalla and Francine Sinatra Anderson. (Getty Images) Image 6 of 10 prev next "Ol Blue Eyes" Sinatra saw a career comeback after acting in several films including "From Here to Eternity" and "Guys and Dolls." He earned an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his work in "From Here to Eternity." (Getty Images) Image 7 of 10 prev next In the 50s, Sinatra collaborated on several popular albums with the musical arranger Nelson Riddle. In 1964, Sinatra rerecorded Kaye Ballard’s original recording of "In Other Words." His version of the popular song was titled "Fly Me to the Moon." (Getty Images) Image 8 of 10 prev next From 1940-1960, Sinatra recorded 23 albums. In 1969, he released his hit single "My Way." (Getty Images) Image 9 of 10 prev next Sinatra’s third album titled "Christmas Songs by Sinatra" was originally released in 1948 and is still popular today. The album includes holiday music and has been re-released with new songs over the years. (Getty Images) Image 10 of 10 prev "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" is a profile of Frank Sinatra by Gaetano "Gay" Talese published in 1966 in Esquire. The cover artwork is a sketch-like, lack of color dictation of Sinatra smoking a cigarette, which he often had handy, and people offering a light. (Getty Images) Trending Country Country music star Reba McEntire's confident return to comedy: 'Ain’t my first rodeo' Tom Cruise 'Top Gun' star Tom Cruise ready to fly again as co-star Jennifer Connelly says 'I'll be there' ENTERTAINMENT Steve Buscemi proudly served New York as firefighter before random violent attack 0:03:27 VIDEO 'MasterChef Jr.' competitor showcases kid-friendly pancake recipe New York City Suspect who randomly attacked actor Steve Buscemi in broad daylight identified by NYPD: report King Charles III King Charles III divides fans after monarch releases first portrait: It 'looks like he's in hell' Who's making headlines in television, music, movies and more from Hollywood to the Heartland. Arrives Twice a week Subscribe Subscribed Subscribe You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
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