Francis Albert Sinatra (/sɪˈnɑːtrə/; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the Chairman of the Board and later called Ol Blue Eyes, he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century. Sinatra is among the worlds best-selling music artists, with an estimated 150 million record sales globally.