Frank Sinatra was an American singer, actor and director who was one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century, forging a career as an award-winning singer and film actor. In the `40s and `50s, he had a dazzling array of hit songs and albums and went on to appear in dozens of films, winning an Oscar for From Here to Eternity. Some of his most popular credits include Silver Linings Playbook, From Here to Eternity and Scarface.