Born Francis Albert Sinatra in Hoboken, NJ. Crooner with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras who emerged as a pop idol in the early 1940s. Slightly built and possessed of undeniably magnetic charm, Sinatra made his first non-singing film appearance in 1943 and appeared in light, breezy fare through the decade until hemorrhaged vocal chords brought the first phase of his career to an end in 1952. Sinatra then proved his versatility and resilience by aggressively seeking out dramatic acting roles, giving acclaimed performances as Maggio in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1953), as a heroin addict in Otto Preminger's THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1955) and as Bennett Marco in the political psychodrama, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962). After regaining and developing his vocal powers, Sinatra emerged as a show business institution, turning out pop hits, selling out Vegas nightclubs and starring in an assortment of international films, including some creditable crime thrillers. His fabled fall and dramatic resurgence allegedly served as the basis for the Johnny Fontane character in THE GODFATHER (1972), whose floundering career is put right thanks to "mob" muscle. Sinatra received honors at the Kennedy Center in 1983 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1995. Married to actresses Ava Gardner and Mia Farrow and father of singer/actress Nancy Sinatra (b. 1940) and actor Frank Sinatra, Jr. (b. 1943). Visit the Internet Movie Database to view Ol' Blue Eyes' film and television credits.  Special Award 1945: Tolerance short subject THE HOUSE I LIVE IN - Cast. Winners presented Statuettes.  Supporting Actor 1953: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY  Nominated for Actor 1955: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM  Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1970. 2 nominations, 1 Award, 2 Special/Honorary Awards