Frankie Laine Biography

Fast Facts

• Has received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• In 1996, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame
• In 1998, he was the recipient of a Golden Boot Award
• In June 1950, he got married to screen actress Nan Grey
• Got his start in entertainment by performing as a marathon dancer
• Quote: "[on a Bessie Smith record] "The first time I laid the needle down on that record I felt cold chills and an indescribably excitement․""
• Quote: "With my club experience and those new songs, I figured I'd be singing in about a week․ It took me three days to get in to see the radio executive, and 15 minutes for him to show me the door․"
• A singer recognizable for his booming voice, his hits included "That Lucky Old Sun," "Mule Train," "Cool Water," "I Believe," "Granada" and "Moonlight Gambler․"
• Was best known for his rhythm and blues infused jazz style
• As a teenager, he was a dance partner of performer Anita O'Day