What was Frank Sinatra Jr’s net worth?
Frank Sinatra, Jr., the son of legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra and his first wife Nancy, had a net worth of $50 million. He was a singer/songwriter and composer, and also appeared on several television shows including “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” “Adam-12,” and “Family Guy.”
Sinatra passed away on March 16, 2016 at the age of 72 due to cardiac arrest.
Early Life and Career
Frank Sinatra Jr. was born as Francis Wayne Sinatra in 1944 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Despite his father’s absence due to his busy schedule, Sinatra Jr. knew he wanted to be a songwriter and pianist from an early age. He started performing at local clubs in his early teenage years and became the vocalist for jazz musician Sam Donahue’s band at 19. To learn about the music business, he spent time with Duke Ellington.
Sinatra Jr. spent most of his early career on the road, performing in 47 states and 30 countries by 1968. He appeared on various television programs, including hosting a summer replacement series for “The Dean Martin Show” and two episodes of “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” with his sister Nancy. He also acted in the musical film “A Man Called Adam” in 1966.
Sinatra Kidnapped in 1963
In December of 1963, Frank Sinatra was kidnapped by three men while staying at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe hotel and casino in Stateline, Nevada. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $240,000, which Sinatra’s father paid to secure his release after two days. The kidnappers, Barry Keenan, Joe Amsler, and Johnny Irwin, were later captured, prosecuted, and convicted. Although they received lengthy jail sentences, they served relatively little time.
Television Career
Sinatra appeared on various television shows throughout his career. In 1974, he played a deputy district attorney in an episode of “Adam-12.” He starred in “Code Name Zebra” opposite James Mitchum and put his career on hold in 1988 to serve as his father’s conductor and musical director. The following year, he recorded “Wedding Vows in Vegas” with the band Was and performed it live on “Late Night with David Letterman.”
In the mid-90s, Sinatra turned down the role of Vic Fontaine on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and later guest-starred on “The Sopranos” and “Son of the Beach.” He appeared on “Family Guy” three times and on the CBS legal series “The Defenders.” In 2003, he was in the film “Hollywood Homicide.”
Frank Sinatra Jr.’s Music Career
Frank Sinatra Jr. released his first album, “Young Love for Sale,” in 1965 under Reprise Records. He also contributed vocals to four tracks on “The Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Some of his other albums include “Spice,” “His Way!,” “It’s Alright,” and “As I Remember it.” Sinatra’s last album, “That Face!,” was released in 2006 and featured covers of American classics and a self-written song called “Spice.”
Sinatra also composed several songs during his career, including “Believe in Me,” “Missy,” and “Black Night” which was used as the theme song for the 2015 film “Entertainment.” He made guest appearances on various albums, including “Once Upon a Tour” with Dora Hall, “Gumby,” and Steve Tyrell’s “Songs of Sinatra.” He also composed a 15-minute-long song and monologue called “Over the Land,” which is housed by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Frank Sinatra Jr’s Life and Death
In 1998, Sinatra married Cynthia McMurry, but they divorced in 2000. He had one son, Michael, from a previous relationship. In 2006, he underwent prostate cancer surgery and recovered. However, ten years later, while touring in Daytona Beach, Florida, he passed away at the age of 72 due to cardiac arrest.
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