Frank Sinatra's career spans six generations; Bill Zehme said very profoundly: “Where the action was not, he [Sinatra] would not be” (30). He defined an era with a playboy style and swagger that garnered great admiration that continues to this day. He was idolized and imitated by successful artists; which shows the impact left by this icon. He was from Hoboken, New Jersey, which, due to social segregation and prejudice, gave his character an edge. He was an arrogant, self-centered bad boy who was brimming with talent. What set Frank apart from other crooners of his era was the sexual, black bluesy tone of his voice. When Frank sang, he made it his own too; he would inject it with his mood. Frank Sinatra also began acting in Hollywood and eventually became a talented actor with an unparalleled screen presence. Frank had a fierce lifestyle outside of the limelight that fed his grandiose ego. Loneliness was his enemy and he fought it with passion. Frank had an insatiable appetite for late-night conversations fueled by Jack Daniels. This created a legend in itself. He was considered the leader of the "Rat Pack", a social group created by his idol Humphrey Bogart. This group of friends would propel each member's career by stacking their performances. Frank Sinatra was the definition of a happy-go-lucky playboy, he represented what few people could be but in a way that could be admired. Frank offered us a glimpse of what it means to be at the top. Frank was previously a family man, which made his appeal to a wider range of people even more appealing. Frank was also considered a womanizer at a time when cheating was taboo. Compared to what was socially acceptable of a father in his...... middle of paper ......tor at best who had a singing routine. Well, we all know he could sing, but his acting abilities only improved when he took on a real acting role. Frank started out as a popular but average actor. Frank's first big success was Anchors Aweigh, a musical that kept him in his singing realm. Although his roles involved singing, his film career was extensive but largely overshadowed by his singing career. Works Cited Baird, Robert. “Sinatraism”. January 2011: p.146 Academic OneFile. Internet. April 11, 2011Pugliese, Stanislao G. “Frank Sinatra; Italian-American history, identity and culture. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004. Print. Rojec, Chris. “Frank Sinatra.” Cambridge: Polity Press, 2004. Print Santopietro, Tom. “Sinatra in Hollywood.” New York: St. Martins Press, 2008. PrintZehme, Bill. The way you wear your hat. New York: Harper Collins, 1997. Print.