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Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto (Joe Barry, Joe Bari)) was born on 3 August, 1926 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,writer. Discover Tony Bennett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 97 years old?

Popular As Anthony Dominick Benedetto (Joe Barry, Joe Bari)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,writer
Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 3 August 1926
Birthday 3 August
Birthplace Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 21 July, 2023
Died Place New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Tony Bennett Height, Weight & Measurements

At 97 years old, Tony Bennett height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .

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Height 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Who Is Tony Bennett's Wife?

His wife is Susan Benedetto (21 June 2007 - present), Sandra Grant (29 December 1971 - 1984) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Patricia Beech (12 February 1952 - 1971) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Susan Benedetto (21 June 2007 - present), Sandra Grant (29 December 1971 - 1984) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Patricia Beech (12 February 1952 - 1971) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Tony Bennett Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tony Bennett worth at the age of 97 years old? Tony Bennett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Tony Bennett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1560

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1560 Vine St.

1926

Tony Bennett, one of the legends of jazz and popular music who served during the Second World War and then developed a career spanning over half a century, is now giving another concert tour across the United States and Europe. He was born Anthony (Antonio) Dominick Benedetto on August 3, 1926, in Astoria, Queens, in New York City. His father, Giovanni "John" Benedetto, was a grocer, his mother, Anna Maria (Suraci), was a seamstress, and his uncle was a tap dancer. His parents were both from poor farming families in Calabria, Italy. Young Tony gave a singing performance at the opening of the Triborough Bridge at the age of 10. He studied music and painting at the New York High School of Industrial Arts but dropped out at the age of 16. He had to support his family and he performed as a singing waiter in Italian restaurants. During the Second World War Tony Bennett was drafted into the US Army.

1936

His chance to perform at the Triborough Bridge opening in 1936 was arranged by his uncle Frank, the Queens Borough library commissioner. There he stood next to and received pats on the head from legendary Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.

1945

He served on the front lines until April 1945 and was involved in the liberation of a Nazi concentration camp at Landsberg, Germany.

1946

After the WWII he sang with the Army military band under the stage name "Joe Bari" until his discharge and return to the US in 1946. He studied the Bel Canto singing discipline at the American Theater Wing on the GI Bill and continued singing while waiting on tables at New York restaurants. At the beginning of his career he drew from such influences as Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, and Bing Crosby among others and eventually created his own style of singing. He also integrated jazz-style phrasing into his singing by imitating the instrumental solos with his own voice.

1948

His favorite movie is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948).

1949

In 1949, Bennett was invited on a concert tour by Bob Hope, who suggested him to use the name Tony Bennett.

1950

In 1950, he was signed to Columbia Records and made his first big hit 'Because of You', produced by Mitch Miller with orchestration by Percy Faith.

1951

It sold over a million copies, reaching #1 in 1951 pop charts.

1952

His other #1 hits were 'Blue Velvet', 'Rags to Riches', and "Stranger in Paradise" in 1952-54. Bennett was able to do five to seven shows a day in New York to crowds of screaming teenagers.

1956

In 1956, he hosted The Tony Bennett Show (1956), which replaced Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948). He continued making recordings with the top jazz musicians of the day and his collaboration with Count Basie brought two albums, with 'Chicago' and 'Jeepers Creepers' becoming popular songs.

1962

His landmark concert at the Carnegie Hall in June of 1962 featured 44 songs and was accompanied by an all-star band. The same year he released 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco', which remained on the charts for a year and has become his signature song. The eponymous album became a gold record.

He also received a Grammy Award, the first since 1962. He again performed and recorded with Frank Sinatra, and extended musical collaboration to gigs with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elvis Costello, and k. d. lang among others.

1964

Bennett had a change of fortune after 1964, with strong competition from The Beatles and the British Invasion.

1965

In 1965, he separated from his first wife, artist Patricia Beech, with whom he had two sons. The marriage did not work under the pressures of being too much on the road and eventually ended in divorce.

1966

At the same time, his first acting role in the film The Oscar (1966) was not a success; he received poor reviews, and the film was lambasted by critics, ignored by audiences and became one of the biggest flops of the year. His singing career took a downturn when his bosses at Columbia Records, worried about competition from The Beatles, forced him to change his image and style, which pleased no one.

1970

By the late 1970s, his second marriage to actress Sandra Grant, with whom he had two daughters, was failing.

1972

He left Columbia in 1972. A brief contract with MGM Records yielded no hits, and Bennett was left without a recording job. He married again. He started his own record company and made two highly praised albums with Bill Evans. He moved to England for a while, where he once performed for the Queen. Back in the US, Bennett found only one regular gig in Las Vegas, but no recording deals or concert tours. His debts grew to the point of bankruptcy, and the IRS was trying to seize his house in L. A.

1979

He also suffered from a drug addiction, and after an overdose in 1979, he called for help from his son Danny Bennett. Danny signed on as his father's manager, and it turned out to be a smart move. Tony Bennett rejuvenated his career by bringing back his original style, tuxedo and the Great American Songbook.

1980

He staged a strong comeback during the 1980s and 1990s, signed with Columbia again, and made two gold albums in 1992 and 1993, and developed a surprising and loyal following among audiences in their 20s and 30s.

On his 80th anniversary, Tony Bennett enjoyed congratulations from millions of fans from all over the world.

1989

Bennet also appeared as himself on MTV's documentary series Unplugged (1989) in 1994 and 2000. His resilience and successful comeback became a sensation in the modern day entertainment industry.

1997

He has sold over 50 million records worldwide, was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1997), published an autobiography "The Good Life: The Autobiography of Tony Bennett" (1998), received a lifetime achievement award from ASCAP (2002), and was the recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor in December of 2005. Honored by the United Nations with its Citizen of the World award, he is widely considered an International treasure.

1999

Bennett appeared as himself in the films Analyze This (1999), The Scout (1994), and Bruce Almighty (2003).

2001

In 2001 he founded The Frank Sinatra High School of Performing Arts in Queens, NY, named after his long-time friend Frank Sinatra.

2002

On May 20, 2002, he received the Pied Piper lifetime achievement award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

2005

Recipient of the 2005 Kennedy Center Honors. Other recipients were Robert Redford, Tina Turner, Suzanne Farrell, and Julie Harris.

2007

On Jan. 4, 2007, he sang "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" at the celebrations for the inauguration of Nancy Pelosi as first female Speaker of the House of Representatives.

2010

As of November 2010 he was living in Englewood, NJ, USA.

2011

He was inducted into the 2011 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Arts and Entertainment Industry.

2015

With his 15th and 16th wins at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards--Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (with Amy Winehouse) for "Body and Soul" and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for "Duets II"--Bennett captured the record for the longest Grammy participation span of 49 years between wins.

2017

Winner of the 2017 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.