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1. Bobby Darin was born in New York City and raised by his grandmother. He later learned that his sister was actually his mother. What was his given name at birth?
2. Bobby recorded many of his early hits for Atlantic Records' ATCO label. Which song, released in 1958, reached number three and was Bobby's first top ten hit?
3. What was Bobby Darin's first number one single?
4. Bobby Darin became the only actor ever to be contractually signed to five Hollywood film studios. He wrote music for several films and acted in his first film in 1961. What was his first film?
5. For which 1963 film did Bobby Darin receive an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting actor?
6. Which actress did Bobby Darin marry in 1960?
7. After performing pop and rock music Bobby Darin had his first top ten hit after a three year hiatus in 1966. Which folk style song put him back in the top ten in 1966?
8. Bobby Darin was a champion of civil rights and a supporter of Robert Kennedy during his presidential bid. Which comedian did Bobby insist open for him at the Copacabana?
9. Bobby Darin took a break from performing after Robert Kennedy was assassinated. Which record company did Darin start in 1969?
10. Bobby Darin was offered his own variety show by NBC in 1972. What was the name of the show?
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