A biopic is being made of the legendary actor Frank Sinatra, directed by Martin Scorsese. Several actors being considered to play the lead role in the film are Johnny Depp, James Franco, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jake Gyllenhaal, Justin Timberlake, Michael Buble, Jon Hamm and Mark Wahlberg.Kansas City: Frank Sinatra’s biopic (May 21, 2009)
Frank Sinatra Fast Facts
- Full Name: Francis Albert Sinatra
- Born: December 12, 1915
- Italian heritage
- Died: May 14, 1998, from a heart attack
- Was 82 years old when he died
- Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey
- Nicknames: Ol' Blue Eyes, Chairman of the Board
- Founded the record label Reprise Records
- Won 11 Grammy Awards
- 1983: Honored with the Kennedy Center Honors
- 1985: Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan
- 1997: Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
- First band: The Hoboken Four
- First recording: "Our Love"
- Debut film: Las Vegas Nights
- Three children: Nancy, Frank Jr. and Tina
- Was married four times to Nancy Barbato, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow and Barbara Marx (Spouse at his time of death)
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First film to depict the life of Frank SinatraKansas City: Frank Sinatra’s biopic (May 21, 2009)
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Being produced by Universal Pictures and Mandalay PicturesNew York Times: Scorsese to Direct Sinatra Film (May 14, 2009)
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Sinatra’s recordings will reportedly be used in the filmNew York Times: Scorsese to Direct Sinatra Film (May 14, 2009)
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Actors being considered for the lead role include Johnny Depp, James Franco and Leonardo DiCaprio
