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Born Walden Robert Cassotto (one source says Robert Walden), on May 14, 1936, in New York City; died December 20, 1973, during heart surgery; son of Saverio Cassotto (a cabinetmaker) and Vivian Ferne Cassotto (maiden name Walden); married Sandra Dee (an actress), Dec.

1, 1960 (divorced c. 1967); children: Dodd Mitchell. Education: Attended Hunter College, c. 1953.

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Religion: Episcopalian.

Singer Bobby Darin began his career during the heyday of rock and roll in the late 1950s, with his smash hit "Splish, Splash." But he quickly branched out into other genres, including folk and country, and is now best known for his classic 1959 recording of "Mack the Knife," which earned him two Grammy Awards.

A popular nightclub entertainer, Darin was compared to singing great Frank Sinatra, and like Sinatra, also appeared in several films. Shortly before he died during heart surgery in 1973, Darin hosted his own television variety series on the NBC.

Darin, who was born Walden Robert Cassotto