Frank Sinatra was born on 12 December 1915 as the son of Antonino Martino Sinatra and Natalina Garavento who immigrated from Sicily at the beginning of the 20th century and he became the most loved man in American and especially among woman with his unique velvet-like voice.
Frank Sinatra found “Latin Lover” suitable for the cinema world since he had Italian descent; he married for 4 times but he had hundreds of women in his life.
His first wide is Italian-descent Nancy Barbato. She is a girl next door. When Nancy takes care of their children (Nancy Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Jr. ve Christina Sinatra) at home, Frank Sinatra chases other women
His love with German icon Marlene Dietrich echoed in Europe.
Then, he was with Lana Turner but that lasted short.
The next was Kim Novak. A set loves.
He met with Ava Gardner. Frankie lost himself against this sexy actress. He stopped eating. He left his home for her. He got divorced and married Ava Gardner.
But his life turned into a nightmare. Ava Gardner was an alcoholic. She made scenes and had jealousy crisis in his concerts. Their marriage lasted for 6 years.
On the other hand, he got closer to Deborah Kerr in “From Here to Eternity”. But he didn’t get what he hoped for.
He was single for a long time. He had love affairs with Jacqueline Bisset and Anita Ekberg.
His best friend was actor Humphrey Bogart. Bogart got tongue cancer. He had a lovely wife Lauren Bacall who was an actress. The three started to go on holidays together.
Bacall run to Frank Sinatra when Humphrey Bogart got worse. Then, their remorse was in the media.
In the meantime, Sinatra focused on music. His nickname was “The Voice. His songs “My Way”, “Fly Me to the Moon”, “Strangers in the Night”, “You Are the Sunshine of My Heart”, “Luck Be A Lady”, “New York New York”, “Night and Day”, “Moonlight Serenade” were at the top of the lists.
His name was on the same page with American mob. A four-person group was created by making serial movies in Hollywood to create distraction. Frank Sinatra – Dean Martin – Peter Lawford and Sammy Davis Jr. “Ace of Diamonds” worked well.
He met with 19-years-old young Mia Farrow. There was 31 years of age difference. He falls in love and got married.
But the marriage lasted short. Mia Farrow started to Frank Sinatra as her father and run away from home.
He was single for a long time and had love affairs. Until he met Barbara Blakeley. Barbara Blakeley was the ex-wife of Zeppo who was the youngest of famous Marx Brothers. They got married in 1976 and Frank Sinatra calmed down.
His 4th wide Barbara was always with him in his concerts and tours. Until “The Voice” died in 1998. 100-years-old Frank Sinatra will never be forgotten.