Tony Bennett

Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett (born August 3, 1926), is an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz. Bennett is also a serious and accomplished painter, having created works — under the name Benedetto — that are on permanent public display in several institutions. He is the founder of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in New York City. Raised in New York City, Bennett began singing at an early ag... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 3, 1926 (age 85 years)

Also known as:

  • Anthony Dominick Benedetto,
  • Tony B!,
  • Tony Bennett,
  • Antonio Dominick Benedetto,
  • Benedetto,
  • Joe Bari

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Winners

Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Nominees

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