Frankie Laine
| First Name | Frankie |
| Last Name | Laine |
| Age | 93 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | March 30, 1913 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, IL |
| Date of Death | February 6, 2007 |
| Location of Death | San Diego, CA |
| Cause of Death | Heart Failure |
| Height | 5' 11½" (182 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Distinctive Features | Brown Hair, Blue Eyes |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | 21 Gold Records, 70 Charted Hits, Starred in 7 Films, Hosted 3 TV Variety Shows |
| Music Genre | Country, Vocal |
| Music Style | Traditional Pop, Vocal Pop, Jazz, Dance Bands, Swing, Vocal Jazz |
| Music Mood | Theatrical, Passionate, Plaintive, Dramatic, Austere, Cathartic, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Confident, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Gritty, Yearning, Nostalgic, Soothing, Elegant, Laid-Back/Mellow, Somber, Poignant, Gentle |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Official Website | frankielaine.com |
| Father | Giovanni LoVecchio |
| Mother | Cresenzia LoVecchio (nee Salerno) |
| Associated People | Mitch Miller (record producer) |
| Pets | Matt (dog - poodle) |
| Favorite Movies | Gone With the Wind |
Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007), was a successful American singer, songwriter and actor whose career spanned 75 years, from his first concerts in 1930 with a marathon dance company to his final performance of "That's My Desire" in 2005. Often billed as America's Number One Song Stylist, his other nicknames include Mr. Rhythm, Old Leather Lungs, and Mr. Steel Tonsils. His hits included "That's My Desire", "That Lucky Old Sun", "Mule Train", "Cry of the Wild Goose", "Jezebel", "High Noon", "I Believe", "Hey Joe!", "The Kid's Last Fight", "Cool Water", "Moonlight Gambler", "Love is a Golden Ring", "Rawhide", and "Lord, You Gave Me a Mountain".
Filmography
Selected Frankie Laine film and TV show credits:
