Bobby Darin
Inducted by Paul Anka
Bobby Darin's background was split between music and acting. Bobby Darin, though, died early in life - May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973 (making him only 37 years old upon death). In summary -
Some of Bobby Darin's well-known songs include "Splish Splash," "Dream Lover," "Mack the Knife," and "Beyond the Sea."
"Splish Splash" sold over one million copies and cemented Darin's career and fame.
"Dream Lover" garnered multi-million in sales.
"Mack the Knife" sold two million copies and earned a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. "Mack the Knife" was also honored a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. For the song alone, Darin won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Follow the Wikipedia link above for more about Bobby Darin's music career.
During his acting career, Bobby Darin won a Golden Globe in 1962 for his film, Come September (New Star of the Year - Actor). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film, Captain Newman, M.D. Darin also appeared on television.
Of most noteworthy in his acting career, in 1959 Darin signed on to five major Hollywood film studios - the first actor ever to do such.
Other notes reflecting Bobby Darin's success include -
Star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Follow the Wikipedia link above for more about Bobby Darin.
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