Bobby Darin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 14, 1936 |
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| Died | December 20, 1973 (age 37) |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Bobby Darin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Hits such as 'Splish Splash', 'Dream Lover', 'Mack the Knife', and his work as an actor in films like 'Captain Newman, M.D.' |
Intro
Bobby Darin was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor who became one of the most popular entertainers in the late 1950s and 1960s. He was known for a diverse style that included pop, jazz, rock and roll, and folk music.
Early Life & Background
Born Walden Robert Cassotto in The Bronx, Bobby Darin grew up in a working-class Italian-American family. He contracted rheumatic fever as a child, which severely damaged his heart and led to ongoing health issues throughout his life. Despite his poor health, he showed a prodigious talent for music and aspired to become a star from a young age.
Career Highlights
- Released the hit single 'Splish Splash' in 1958, which launched his career.
- Achieved mainstream success with 'Mack the Knife' (1959), winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
- Starred in films including 'Come September' (1961) and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Captain Newman, M.D.' (1963).
- Noted for his versatility in music, shifting from rock and roll to jazz standards, and later, folk, country, and protest songs.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame posthumously in 1990.
Trivia
- Darin learned at age 32 that the woman he thought was his sister was actually his mother, and his grandmother had raised him as her own son.
- He was married to actress Sandra Dee from 1960 to 1967.
- Due to his heart condition, Darin's life expectancy was thought to be limited, motivating his ambition and prolific output.
- He died following heart surgery at age 37.
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Bobby Darin was born the 14 May 1936.
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 14th, 1936, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 14th, 1936 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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