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Tony Bennett

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3, 1926) is an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz. Raised in New York City, Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as an infantryman with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. Afterwards, he developed his singing technique, signed with Columbia Records, and had his first number one popular song with "Because of You" in 1951. Several top hits such as "Rags to Riches" followed in the early 1950s. Bennett then further refined his approach to encompass jazz singing. He reached an artistic peak in the late 1950s with albums such as The Beat of My Heart and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings. In 1962, Bennett recorded his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". His career and his personal life then suffered an extended downturn during the height of the rock music era. Bennett staged a remarkable comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s, putting out gold record albums again and expanding his audience to the MTV Generation while keeping his musical style intact. He remains a popular and critically praised recording artist and concert performer in the 2000s. Bennett has won fifteen Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, been named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree. He has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Bennett is also a serious and accomplished painter, creating works under the name Benedetto that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is also the founder of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens.


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Born:
Aug 3, 1926 In Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
56
First Appeared:
In the movie The Oscar 1966-03-04
Latest Project:
Movie George Michael: Freedom Uncut 2022-06-16
Known For
Filmography
Movie Rat Pack Self (archive footage) 2022-01-11
Movie George Michael: Freedom Uncut Self 2022-06-16
Movie Reclaiming Amy Self (archive footage) 2021-07-23
Movie Always at The Carlyle Self (archive footage) 2018-05-11
Movie Sleep Eaters Mad Dog 2018-10-17
Movie Quincy Self 2018-09-21
Movie CMA Country Christmas 2018 Self 2018-12-10
Movie Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists Self 2018-11-15
Movie If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast Self 2017-05-19
Movie Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World Self 2017-07-26
Movie Gaga: Five Foot Two Self 2017-09-21
Movie George Michael: Freedom Self 2017-10-16
Movie Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 Self 2016-12-20
Movie Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute Self 2015-02-26
Movie Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert Self 2015-12-06
Movie Amy Self 2015-07-02
Movie Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark Self 2014-05-13
Movie Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek - Live! Self 2014-10-24
Movie Muppets Most Wanted Tony Bennett 2014-03-20
Movie Selma Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 2014-12-25
Movie Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self 2014-12-02
Movie Bigfoot Background person 2012-10-28
Movie The Zen of Bennett Self 2012-11-02
Movie Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium Self - Musical Guest 2011-02-28
Movie Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park self 2011-11-14
Movie A Very Gaga Thanksgiving Self 2011-11-24
Movie Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea Self 2010-04-25
Movie Les Paul - Live in New York Self 2010-08-24
Movie The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear Self 2010-10-30
Movie Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel Self 2009-09-12
Movie Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Self - Performer 2009-11-04
Movie Dreams with Sharp Teeth Hymie Kelly in 'The Oscar' 2008-06-04
Movie Tony Bennett: Duets - The Making of an American Classic Self 2007-05-01
Movie Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven Self 2007-04-11
Movie Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us Self 2006-10-28
Movie Legends of Jazz con Ramsey Lewis Volume 3 Self - Cantante 2006-12-12
Movie Tony Bennett: An American Classic Self 2006-11-22
Movie The World of Nat King Cole Self 2004-06-15
Movie Bruce Almighty Tony Bennett 2003-05-23
Movie Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace Self - Performer 2002-06-03
Movie Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration Self 2000-05-26
Movie Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole Self 1999-01-08
Movie Analyze This Tony Bennett 1999-03-05
Movie Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 1998-02-20
Movie Tony Bennett's New York Self 1996-12-22
Movie Sinatra: 80 Years My Way Self - Performer 1995-12-14
Movie The Scout Tony Bennett 1994-09-30
Series Parabéns Self 1992-09-19
Movie Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration Self 1988-05-27
Movie Night of 100 Stars Self 1982-03-08
Movie Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years Self 1979-12-13
Series King Tony Bennett 1978-02-12
Movie Sinatra and Friends Self - Singer 1977-04-20
Movie King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Self (archive footage) 1970-03-24
Movie The Dean Martin Christmas Show Self (uncredited) 1968-12-19
Movie The Oscar Hymie Kelly 1966-03-04