| Paul Anka Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 1941 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Lisa Pemberton |
Paul Anka is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor who gained immense fame with his songs such as Diana, Lonely Boy, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, and (You’re) Having My Baby and has also worked with legendary artists like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. Apart from that, he has showcased his acting skills in a variety of projects including 3000 Miles to Graceland, Captain Ron, Mad Dog Time, Make Room for Daddy, and The Private Lives of Adam & Eve.
Born Name
Paul Albert Anka
Nick Name
Paul
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Paul Anka took piano lessons from Winnifred Rees and also studied at Fisher Park High School located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Family
- Father – Andrew Emile “Andy” Anka Sr. (Owned a restaurant called the Locanda)
- Mother – Camelia (née Tannis)
- Siblings – He has a younger brother and a sister.
Manager
Paul Anka is represented by United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Genre
Pop, Soft Rock, Jazz, Doo-Wop, Rock-and-Roll, Swing Music
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Labels
ABC-Paramount, EMI Columbia, RCA Victor, United Artists Records, Columbia Records, Buddah Records, Warner Bros.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Paul Anka has dated –
- Annette Funicello (1959-1960)
- Anne de Zogheb (1962-2001) – He met Anne de Zogheb, the daughter of Lebanese diplomat Charles de Zogheb, in 1962 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the duo got married the following year at Paris-Orly Airport. They parent 5 daughters, namely, Alexandra Anka, Amanda Anka, Alicia Anka, Anthea Anka, and Amelia Anka. However, after being together for a spectacular amount of time, the couple divorced in 2001.
- Anna Åberg (1999-2010) – He married his personal trainer as well as a model, actress, and author, Anna Åberg, in the year 2008 in Sardinia after they had first met in the year 1999. They have a son named Ethan (b. 2004) and after the couple’s divorce in 2010, Paul Anka got full custody of their son.
- Lisa Pemberton (2016-Present) – Paul Anka tied the knot with Lisa Pemberton in Beverly Hills, California in October 2016.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Paul Anka is of Lebanese descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Deep-set eyes
- Cheeky smile
Paul Anka Facts
- When he was young, he wanted to either become a lawyer or a journalist.
- At the age of 12, Paul Anka started singing.
- His mother passed away when he was 18 years old.
- He is the one who discovered artists such as Michael Bublé, Corey Hart, and David Clayton-Thomas.
- Paul Anka became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1990.
- He has been good friends with Ryan Reynolds, the Canadian-American actor, comedian, film producer, and screenwriter.
- In 1993, Paul Anka was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has also been honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- The theme song of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was composed by him.
- In October 2004, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
- Paul Anka has also garnered a huge social media fan base with more than 600k followers on Facebook, more than 100k subscribers on YouTube, and more than 50k followers on Instagram.
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