
Bobby Darin, born Walden Robert Cassotto, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who performed across multiple genres, including pop, swing, and rock and roll. He started his career writing for Connie Francis and became famous in the 1950s for hits like "Mack the Knife", "Dream Lover", and "Splish Splash". His version of "Mack the Knife" won a Grammy for Record of the Year and he won Best New Artist