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 a number of 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.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Paul Anka |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Paul Albert Anka OC |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 83 years old |
| Birth Date: | 30 July 1941 |
| Birth Place: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Nationality: | Canadian, Syrian, Lebanese |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Weight: | 70 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Lisa Pemberton (m. 2016), Anna Anka (m. 2008–2010), Anne De Zogheb (m. 1963–2000) |
| Children: | Yes (Amanda Anka, Ethan Anka, Anthea Anka, Alicia Anka, Amelia Anka, Alexandra Anka) |
| Profession: | Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor of Lebanese descent |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $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 member of the choir at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Paul Anka Age, Height, Weight
Paul Anka was born on July 30, 1941, and is 83 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.67 meters and his weight is 70 kilograms.
Career
Paul Anka rose to prominence after the release of his 1957 single “Diana.” He released his 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 his credit, as well as singles such as “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.’ He 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 ‘The Seasons of 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’s also the recipient of the Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year. He received the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1998.
Paul Anka’s Net Worth In 2024
Paul Anka’s net worth is estimated to be more than $100 million as of February 2024. He is able to make this money because of his legendary singing career. He has a number of albums to his credit, as well as numerous hit singles. His monthly earnings are estimated to be $300,000.
Aside from television and movies, he has appeared in a number of TV specials, including ‘Elvis in Concert.’ He also appeared in television movies such as ‘Shake, Rattle, and Rock!’ and ‘Perry Mason.’ He was previously a co-owner of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators.
Paul Anka is one of the world’s most successful singers. He has worked with a number of well-known artists, including Michael Jackson, Neil Sedaka, and Sam Cooke. He is a well-known figure who discovered many well-known artists, including Michael Buble, David Clayton-Thomas, and Corey Hart.
Paul Anka Wife, Marriage
Paul Anka married Anne de Zogheb in 1963. They had five daughters between them. They divorced in the year 2000. He was married to Anna Aberg from 2008 to 2010. Ethan is their son’s name. In 2016, he married his current wife, Lisa Pemberton. He is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.
In his honor, a street in Ottawa has been named Paul Anka Drive. He won a supermarket contest when he was 15 years old. In addition to English, he has recorded songs in French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Anka is the mother of eight grandchildren.
