There hasn’t been an era quite like the height of the Rat Pack from the 1960s. This unofficial group comprised of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford had cameras flashing wherever they went. Not only did they sing together, but they also acted in a range of films including Ocean’s Eleven and Robin and the 7 Hoods and made talk show appearances together. Whenever the group of talented entertainers got together, it was always pure and genuine excitement. Please enjoy these iconic photos of the Rat Pack.
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An official portrait of this handsome group including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop in January 1960.
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Frank Sinatra brought out his buddies to perform a song on The Frank Sinatra Show in 1960.
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Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra on a promotional poster for the film Ocean’s Eleven in 1960.
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Sammy Davis Jr. sits with his finance May Britt in June 1960.
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Rat Pack members Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra seen backstage after performing a benefit at Carnegie Hall in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 1961.
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Full of personality, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra are seen joking around in July, 1961.
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No it’s not Halloween! Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bob Hope let loose on the set of The Road to Hong Kong in August, 1961.
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The Rat Pack members seen laughing in the recording studio in 1962.
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Sammy seen having the time of his life in London, jumping next to his Rolls-Royce in March 1963.
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Barbara Rush, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. seen in the movie poster for their film Robin and the 7 Hoods in 1964.
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The Rat Pack performed alongside host Johnny Carson in June 1965 for a benefit concert in St. Louis, Missouri for the Dismas House.
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The boys look dapper as guests on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in September 1965.
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Sammy Davis Jr. looking sharp in his Rolls-Royce convertible at Heathrow in June 1969.
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Dean Martin, known as an actor, singer and comedian seen playing pool in his Beverly Hills home in June 1987.
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Frank, Sammy, and Dean holding a press conference in Beverly Hills, California in January 1987.
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Some fun on the piano at Sammy Davis’ house in preparation for their 29 city tour in March 1988.
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Don’t call it a comeback. Frank, Dean and Sammy pose for portraits together in 1988.
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