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Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett

Actor · Born 1926-08-03 · Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

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Biography

Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 - July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was 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 artis…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Bruce Almighty (2003) — Tony Bennett
  2. The Simpsons (1989) — Tony Bennett (voice)
  3. Analyze This (1999) — Tony Bennett
  4. Amy (2015) — Self
  5. Blue Bloods (2010) — Tony Bennett
  6. Muppets Most Wanted (2014) — Tony Bennett
  7. 30 Rock (2006) — Tony Bennett
  8. Entourage (2004) — Tony Bennett
  9. The Daily Show (1996) — Self
  10. Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017) — Self
  11. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Musical Guest
  12. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) — Self - Guest/Musical Guest
  13. The Colbert Report (2005) — Self - Guest
  14. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self - Musical Guest
  15. American Idol (2002) — Self
  16. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) — Self
  17. Late Show with David Letterman (1993) — Self - Guest
  18. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) — Self - Musical Guest
  19. Remington Steele (1982) — Tony Bennett (voice) (uncredited)
  20. The Scout (1994) — Tony Bennett
  21. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — Self
  22. Quincy (2018) — Self
  23. The View (1997) — Self
  24. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) — Self - Guest
  25. The X Factor (2004) — Self - Special Guest
  26. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self - Guest
  27. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) — Self - Musical Guest
  28. 60 Minutes (1968) — Self
  29. The Celebrity Apprentice (2004) — Self
  30. Late Night with David Letterman (1982) — Self - Guest
  31. LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) — Self - Guest
  32. The Grammys (1959) — Self
  33. Muppets Tonight (1996) — Self
  34. Cybill (1995) — Tony Bennett (uncredited)
  35. George Michael: Freedom (2017) — Self
  36. Suddenly Susan (1996) — Tony Bennett
  37. Today (1952) — Self
  38. Cosby (1996) — Tony Bennett
  39. What's My Line? (1950) — Self - Mystery Guest
  40. 77 Sunset Strip (1958) — Maximillian