Share

Bobby Darin biography

1 photo

Quick Facts

  • PLACE OF DEATH: Los Angeles, California
  • Originally: Walden Robert Cassotto
more about Bobby

Best Known For

Bobby Darin was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who became a ubiquitous presence in pop entertainment in the late 1950s and 1960s.


Profile

Born in 1936, Bobby Darin moved from performing in New York City coffeehouses into recording in the late 1950s. In 1958, 'Splish Splash,' a novelty song he reputedly wrote in 12 minutes, became an international hit. He then recorded adult-oriented tracks, hitting it big with 'Mack the Knife' and earning two Grammys. He entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.

Profile Connections
    Show More Connections
    Included In These Groups

    See all related groups

    ADVERTISEMENT
    9266149 9266149
    profile id: 9266149
    profile name: Bobby Darin
    profile occupation:
    related profile id: 9266149
    related profile name: Bobby Darin
    related profile occupation:
    related profile img: /imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/D/Bobby-Darin-9266149-1-402.jpg
    related profile URL: /people/bobby-darin-9266149
    profile
    pop
    Your Connections

    Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.

    specific profile connection
    Your Friends' Connections
    specific friend connection

    Celebrity Connections

    Show More Connections
    Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!