Bobby Darin

Also known as Walden Robert Cassotto, Walden R. Cassotto, Walden Cassotto

American singer and actor (1936–1973)

Film & TV

New York, New York, USA

Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, impressionist, and actor in film and television. He performed jazz, pop, rock and roll, folk, swing, and country music. He started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. He recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash", in 1958. That was…

Known for

The True Buddy Holly Story — Self (archive footage)2012
In Concert Series: Bobby Darin — Self (archive footage)2006
Judy Garland Duets — Self (archive footage)2005
Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2 — Self (archive footage)2003
Happy Mother's Day, Love George — Eddie1973
Bobby Darin: Mack is Back1973
The Bobby Darin Show1973
The Marshal of Madrid — Billy Dobbs1972
The Midnight Special — Self1972
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana — Self1971

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Key facts

Born: Walden Robert Cassotto , ( 1936-05-14 ) May 14, 1936, New York City , U.S.
Died: December 20, 1973 (1973-12-20) (aged 37), Los Angeles , California, U.S.
Occupations: Musician singer songwriter actor
Years active: 1956–1973
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Genres: Pop rock and roll folk swing
Instruments: Vocals guitar piano drums
Works: Bobby Darin discography
Labels: Decca Records Atco Records London Records Capitol Records Brunswick Records Atlantic Records Direction Records Motown

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Robert
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: East Harlem
Place of death: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Spouse: Sandra Dee
Occupation: film actor
Educated at: Hunter College
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Genre: pop rock
Instrument: xylophone
Record label: Capitol Records
Official website: www.bobbydarin.com
Image: Bobby Darin 1959.JPG

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manner of death: natural causes
birth name: Walden Robert Cassotto
Commons category: Bobby Darin
date of birth: 1936-05-14
date of death: 1973-12-20
cause of death: sepsis
nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist
start of work period: 1972-00-00
name in native language: Walden R. Cassotto
pseudonym: Bobby Darin
copyright representative: Broadcast Music, Inc.
writing language: English language
has works in the collection: Eye Filmmuseum
end of work period: 1973-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

Walden Robert Cassotto (May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973), known by the stage name Bobby Darin, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who performed pop, swing, folk, rock and roll and country music.

Darin started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. In 1958, Darin co-wrote and recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash", which was followed by Darin's own song "Dream Lover", then his covers of "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea", which brought him worldwide fame. In 1959, Darin was the inaugural winner of the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and also won a Record of the Year for "Mack the Knife" at the 2nd Annual Grammy Awards. Three years later, Darin won a Golden Globe Award for his first film, Come September, co-starring his first wife, actress Sandra Dee.

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