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 | Always at The Carlyle | Self (archive footage) | 2018-05-11 |
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 | 2017-06-05 |
Movie | Gaga: Five Foot Two | Self | 2017-09-21 |
Movie | George Michael: Freedom | Self | 2017-10-16 |
Movie | Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World | Self | 2017-09-22 |
Movie | Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 | Self | 2016-12-20 |
Movie | Amy | Self | 2015-07-03 |
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 | Muppets Most Wanted | Tony Bennett | 2014-03-20 |
Movie | The Outrageous Sophie Tucker | Himself | 2014-05-02 |
Movie | Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark | Self | 2014-05-13 |
Movie | Selma | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2014-12-25 |
Movie | Bing Crosby: Rediscovered | Self | 2014-12-02 |
Movie | Tony Bennett: Duets II - The Great Performances | Self | 2012-03-06 |
Movie | Bigfoot | Background person | 2012-10-28 |
Movie | A MusiCares Tribute To Barbra Streisand | Self | 2012-11-12 |
Movie | The Zen of Bennett | Himself | 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 | Himself | 2011-11-24 |
Movie | Billy Joel - The Last Play at Shea | 2010-04-25 | |
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 | 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 | Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues | Self (archive footage) | 2004-06-23 |
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 | Tony Bennett - Wonderful World: Live In San Francisco | 2002-12-10 | |
Movie | Analyze This | Tony Bennett | 1999-03-05 |
Movie | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1998-02-20 |
Movie | Sinatra: 80 Years My Way | Self - Performer | 1995-12-14 |
Movie | The Scout | Himself | 1994-09-30 |
Series | Parabéns | Self | 1992-09-19 |
Movie | Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
Movie | Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years | Self | 1979-12-13 |
Series | King | Himself | 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 |