Music1956–1977
Elvis Presley
Most of Elvis's FBI file concerns threats made against him, plus correspondence with the Bureau.
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12 files
Music1943–1985
Frank Sinatra
One of the largest celebrity files at over 1,200 pages, covering decades of associations and threats.
Unclear or mixedRead the guide
Music1993–2005
Michael Jackson
The released file mostly tracks extortion threats and FBI assistance to local agencies during the abuse investigations.
Mentioned in recordsRead the guide
Hollywood & TV1922–1978
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin was investigated for alleged Communist ties and under the Mann Act.
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Hollywood & TV1940s–1950s
Lucille Ball
Ball's file centers on a 1936 voter-registration card listing her as a Communist.
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Music1969–1970
Jimi Hendrix
A short file tied to a 1969 Toronto drug arrest and routine name-check requests.
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Music1992–1996 (direct references); family files extend earlier
Tupac Shakur
Released records focus on threats and an extortion plot against him before his 1996 death.
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Music1997–2000s
The Notorious B.I.G.
Records relate to the unsolved 1997 murder investigation in Los Angeles.
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Music1964–1980
The Beatles
Most of the file concerns John Lennon; the band itself appears in connection with tours and threats.
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Hollywood & TV1960s–1990s
Elizabeth Taylor
Most entries cover threats, kidnapping plots, and extortion attempts against Taylor and her family.
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Hollywood & TV1950s–1970s
Sammy Davis Jr.
Includes threats tied to his interracial marriage and reports on his political associations.
Unclear or mixedRead the guide
Hollywood & TV1960s–1970s
Steve McQueen
Records reflect that McQueen was reportedly named on the Manson Family's target list.
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