Paul Anka biography
Paul Anka is a Canadian singer and actor, born on 30 July 1941 in Ottawa.
Paul Anka's screen career began in 1959 with Girls Town, playing Jimmy Parlow.
Paul Anka has appeared in 20 films and 1 television or streaming title.
The most recent films are The Masked Singer (2020), Albert II of Monaco, the Unknown Prince (2005), 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001).
Honours include Officer of the Order of Canada, Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year and Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
- Also known as
- Paul Albert Anka
- Born
- 30 July 1941 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Ottawa
- Work
- Actor, Film actor, Singer-songwriter, Singer, Composer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1955 to present
- Awards
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Johnny Mercer Award
Paul Anka filmography
20 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Masked Singer | Broccoli | Season 4; Eliminated in episode 9 | |
| 2005 | Albert II of Monaco, the Unknown Prince | French | ||
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Pit Boss #1 | ||
| 1996 | Mad Dog Time | Danny Marks | ||
| 1993 | Ordinary Magic | Joey Dean | ||
| 1992 | Captain Ron | Yacht Broker Donaldson | ||
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster | Nick Angel | TV movie | |
| 1987 | Crime Story | Anthony 'Tony' Dio | Season 1, episode 20: "Top of the World" | |
| 1983 | The Fall Guy | Vic Madison | Season 3, episode 7: "Dirty Laundry" | |
| 1982 | The Paul Anka Show | Host | TV series | |
| 1976 | Paul Anka's Superstars | Host | TV special, aired as part of The Midnight Special | |
| 1974 | Kojak | Buddy Maus | Season 2, episode 14: "The Betrayal" | |
| 1965 | The Red Skelton Hour | Bonnie Prince Gorgeous | Episode 25: "Nuts of the Round Table" | |
| 1964 | Valentine's Day | Gerald Larson | TV series | |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | U.S. Army Ranger | ||
| 1961 | Make Room for Daddy | Paul Pryor | Season 8, episode 25: "Old Man Danny" | |
| 1961 | Look in Any Window | Craig Fowler | ||
| 1960 | The Private Lives of Adam and Eve | English | ||
| 1960 | The Private Lives of Adam & Eve | Pinkie Parker | Wrote and Sung "Adam and Eve" | |
| 1959 | Girls Town | Jimmy Parlow | Wrote and Sang "Lonely Boy" |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Red's Last Day | English |