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.
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 |