Frankie Manning was born on May 26, 1914 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA as Frank Benjamin Manning. He is known for his work on Swingen anfaller (2005), Frankie Manning: Ambassador of the Lindy Hop (2010) and The 43rd Annual Tony Awards (1989). He was married to Gloria Holloway. He died on April 27, 2009 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.