Awards, Achievements & Tributes

A list of the many awards and honors that Bobby received
in his lifetime and posthumously.



1958:
Gold Records
Awarded, by Atlantic Records, two gold records for
"Splish Splash" and "Queen of the Hop."

(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

November 1959:
Two Time Grammy Award Winner

Record of the Year "Mack the Knife" & "Best New Artist of the Year."


1959:
Gold Records
Awarded, by Atlantic Records, two gold records for
"Mack the Knife" and "Dream Lover."

(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

1960's-1970's:
Heart Fund Ambassador (King of Hearts)


1960:
Variety Club of America
Award for "Personality of the Year."
(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

1961:
Won Golden Globe
New Star of the Year Come September


1962:
Nominated for Grammy Award
Best Rhythm & Blues recording, "What'd I'd Say"

1962:
Nominated Golden Globe
Actor in a Leading Role Pressure Point

1962:
Golden Laurel
Nomination for "Top Male New Personality."
(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

1963:
Nominated Golden Globe
Actor in a Supporting Role Captain Newman, M.D.

1963:
Cannes French Film Critics
Won "Best Foreign Actor" for Captain Newman, M.D.
(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

1963:
Golden Laurel
Nomination for "Top Male Supporting Actor" for Captain Newman M.D.
(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

1964:
Nominated for an Oscar
36th Annual Academy Awards

1965:
Nominated Golden Globe
Original Song: "That Funny Feeling"

1966:
Nominated for Grammy Award
Best Contemporary (Rock & Roll) Solo Performance

May 1982:
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Darin receives his STAR.

1988:
Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary party at Madison Square Garden
Bobby Darin and Otis Redding honored
as two of Atlantic's most important stars.

(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

January 1990:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Induction category: Performer

1995:
"Heaven Swings...when Mr. Darin sings"

A tribute to BD

January 1996:
Bobby Darin Day in Las Vegas

August 7, 1997:
This website was launched


1998:
PBS American Masters Series
"Bobby Darin: Beyond the Song" airs.
(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

1999:
Grammy Hall of Fame
Bobby's "Mack the Knife" receives the honor.

January 1999:
New York Sheet Music Society Tribute


May 14, 1999:
The Bobby Darin Award
Scholarship in Bobby's name is revived

May 14, 1999:
Bobby Darin Day in the Bronx


June 9, 1999:
Songwriters' Hall of Fame
Dodd Darin accepts award for his Dad.

February 13, 2001:
Jump Rope for Heart" in memory of BD


August 29, 2001:
BD A&E Biography to air


June 26, 2004:
Bronx Walk of Fame

September 23, 2004:
Feast of San Gennaro LA
Bobby is honored as "an inspiration and a great performer."

December 17, 2004:
Beyond the Sea
Premiere of the Bobby Darin movie

May 2006-2009:
DARIN LIFETIME EVENTS
Fans gather to honor Bobby's achievements
and to raise funds for the Children's Heart Foundation of Nevada.

(Thanks to Laura Rice & Maura Pape)

May 14, 2007:
Las Vegas Walk of Stars
Bobby receives his STAR.

2007:
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
Bobby is honored.




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