Paul Anka
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-07-30 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Also known As
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Paul Anka
Biography
Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his signature hit songs including "Diana", "Lonely Boy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", and "(You're) Having My Baby". Anka also wrote the theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson; one of Tom Jones' biggest hits, "She's a Lady"; and the English lyrics to Claude François and Jacques Revaux's music for Frank Sinatra's signature song "My Way", which has been recorded by many, including Elvis Presley. He co-wrote three songs with Michael Jackson: "This Is It" (originally titled "I Never Heard") "Love Never Felt So Good", and "...
Acting
1962
as U.S. Army Ranger
1961
as Craig Fowler
1959
as Jimmy Parlow
1991
as Self - Choir Member
1962
as Himself
2019
as Self
1958
as Himself
1960
as Pinkie Parker
2008
as Self (archive footage)
2013
as Self
1994
as Mr. Lagrange
1996
as Danny Marks
1981
as Self
2024
as Self
2020
1991
as Himself
1992
as Donaldson
2017
as Self
2019
1991
as Nick Angel
1979
as Himself
2011
2001
as Pit Boss #1
2024
as Self
1993
as Joey Dean
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Production
1989
as Music
1985
as Songs
1965
as Theme Song Performance
1962
as Additional Music
1973
as Songs
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