Paul Anka is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and actor. Many of his hit singles include “(You’re) Having My Baby,” “Lonely Boy,” “Diana,” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.” Anka has appeared in several films and television shows. He has also appeared in documentaries and released several albums and singles. He has worked in his field for over six decades.
Fast Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Paul Anka |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Paul Albert Anka OC |
| Gender: | male |
| age: | 82 years old |
| Date of birth: | July 30, 1941 |
| Birthplace: | Ottawa, Canada |
| nationality: | Canada, Syria, Lebanon |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Weight: | 70 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | married |
| Wife/Partner (Name): | Lisa Pemberton (d. 2016), Anna Anka (d. 2008–2010), Anne De Zogheb (d. 1963–2000) |
| Children: | Yes (Amanda Anka, Ethan Anka, Anthea Anka, Alicia Anka, Amelia Anka, Alexandra Anka) |
| Profession: | Lebanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor |
| Net Worth in 2023: | $100 million |
Paul Anka Age, Biography
Andrew Emile and Camelia Anka’s son is Paul Albert Anka. He was born in Ottawa, Canada, on July 30, 1941. He attended Fisher Park High School and was a choir member at St. Elias the Antiochian.
Paul Anka Age, Height, Weight
Paul Anka was born on July 30, 1941, and will be 82 years old in 2023. He is 1.67 meters tall and weighs 70 kilograms.
Paul Anka
Career
Paul Anka became famous after the release of the 1957 single “Diana.” He released a self-titled album the following year. The song ‘My Heart Sings’ came next. He released several albums in the 1960s, including ‘3 Great Guys,’ ‘Goodnight My Love,’ and ‘Life Goes On.’
Among his 1970s albums are ‘Anka,’ ‘Feelings,’ ‘The Painter,’ and ‘The Music Man.’ ‘Amigos,’ ‘Rock Swings,’ ‘Classic Songs, My Way,’ ‘Both Sides of Love,’ ‘Songs of December,’ and ‘Duets’ are among his other albums.
‘Diana,’ ‘In the 70s,’ and ‘Dianacally Yours’ are among his compilation albums. Anka has nearly 125 albums to her credit, as well as singles like “You Are My Destiny,” “Crazy Love,” “Puppy Love,” “Jubilation,” “Times of Your Life,” and “Hold Me ‘Til the Morning Comes.”
Anka made her acting debut in the 1958 film ‘Let’s Rock.’ She later appeared in ‘Girls Town.’ Other films in which he has appeared include ‘Mad Dog Time,’ ‘Captain Ron,’ ‘The Longest Day,’ and ‘Look in Any Window.’
Anka has appeared on television in shows such as ‘The Red Skeleton Hour,’ ‘Kojak,’ ‘Make Room for Daddy,’ ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘Crime Story,’ ‘Las Vegas,’ ‘Gilmore Girls,’ and ‘ Season Youth.’
Paul Anka Achievements And Awards
Paul Anka was nominated for a Gemini Award in 2004. In 2005, he received the BMI Film & TV Awards Classic Contribution Award. In 1984, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2005. He is also the recipient of the Juno Award for Best Songwriter. He received the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1998.
Paul Anka Net Worth In 2023
Paul Anka net worth is estimated to be more than $100 million as of October 2023. He is able to earn this money because of his legendary singing career. He has several albums to his credit, as well as many hit singles. His monthly income is estimated at $300,000.
Aside from television and movies, he has appeared in several TV shows, including ‘Elvis in Concert.’ He also appeared in television movies such as ‘Shake, Rattle, and Rock!’ and ‘Perry Mason.’ He was previously co-owner of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League.
Paul Anka is one of the most successful singers in the world. He has worked with several famous artists, including Michael Jackson, Neil Sedaka, and Sam Cooke. He is a famous figure who discovered many famous artists, including Michael Buble, David Clayton-Thomas, and Corey Hart.
Paul Anka Wife, Marriage
Paul Anka married Anne de Zogheb in 1963. They have five daughters between them. They divorced in 2000. He was married to Anna Aberg from 2008 to 2010. Ethan is the name of their son. In 2016, he married his current wife, Lisa Pemberton. He is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.
In his honour, a street in Ottawa has been named Paul Anka Drive. He won a supermarket competition when he was 15 years old. Besides English, he has recorded songs in French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Anka is the mother of eight grandchildren.
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