Paul Anka
Biography
Paul Albert Anka is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor who was born on July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Known by the full name Paul Albert Anka, he has accumulated ninety-one known acting credits according to archival data. His signature hit songs include 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, Tom Jones' hit She's a Lady, and the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra's signature song My Way, which was based on music by Claude François and Jacques Revaux. Additionally, he co-wrote three songs with Michael Jackson that later became posthumous hits, titled This Is It, Love Never Felt So Good, and Don't Matter to Me.
Career overview
Paul Albert Anka is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor born on July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Known professionally in the entertainment industry with ninety-one known credits on the Movie Database, Anka has established a notable presence in film and television alongside his prominent music career.
As a recording artist and songwriter, Anka is best known for his signature hit songs including Diana, Lonely Boy, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, and Having My Baby. His songwriting extends to creating the theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and one of Tom Jones' biggest hits, She's a Lady. He also wrote 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 artists including Elvis Presley. Additionally, Anka co-wrote three songs with Michael Jackson that became posthumous hits, consisting of This Is It, originally titled I Never Heard, Love Never Felt So Good, and Don't Matter to Me.
Throughout his multi-faceted career, Anka has contributed extensively to the entertainment industry as both a performer and a creative force behind some of popular culture's most recognizable music and television themes.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- My Way (2024) as Self
- Vegas: The Story of Sin City (2024) as Self - Entertainer
- Paul Anka: His Way (2024) as Self
- Mireille Mathieu - Singen, nur singen (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth (2020) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Broccoli
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Broccoli (archive footage)
- Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin (2019) as Self
- David Foster: Off the Record (2019) as Self
- Buddy Holly: Rave On (2017) as Self
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Paul Anka
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- Paul Anka - Live in Switzerland (2013)
- C'est votre vie (2013) as Self
- Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) as Self
- Paul Anka plays Avo Session (2011)
- Svenska Hollywoodfruar (2009) as Himself
- The Memories of Angels (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Las Vegas (2003) as Paul Anka
- Die ultimative Chartshow (2003) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) as Pit Boss #1
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Paul Anka
- That '70s Show (1998) as Paul Anka
- Ein Herz für Kinder (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Mad Dog Time (1996) as Danny Marks
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Mr. Lagrange
- Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) as Mr. Lagrange
- Ordinary Magic (1993) as Joey Dean
- Captain Ron (1992) as Donaldson
- Prince of the Hit Parade (1991) as Himself
- Voices That Care (1991) as Self - Choir Member
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991) as Nick Angel
- The Simpsons (1989) as Paul Anka (voice)
- Bill Hicks: Sane Man (1989) Music
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
- George and the Christmas Star (1985) Songs
- Goldener Löwe (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Lily: Sold Out (1981) as Self
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
- My Way (1979) as Self
- Cinderella at the Palace (1978) as Self
- The Royal Variety Performance 1977 (1977) as Self
- Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me (1977) as Self
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974 (1974)
- Kojak (1973) as Buddy Maus
- Jail Bait (1973) Songs
- Midi trente (1972) as Self (voice)
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- This Is Tom Jones (1969) as Self
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- Sylvia (1965) Theme Song Performance
- Einer wird gewinnen (1964)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Longest Day (1962) as U.S. Army Ranger
- The Longest Day (1962) Additional Music
- Lonely Boy (1962) as Himself
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Werner Müllers Schlagermagazin (1961) as Self
- Look in Any Window (1961) as Craig Fowler
- The Private Lives of Adam and Eve (1960) as Pinkie Parker
- Girls Town (1959) as Jimmy Parlow
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- Let's Rock! (1958) as Himself
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Anka best known for?
Paul Anka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Masked Singer (2019), The Masked Singer (2019), Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016), Rum Runners (1971).
When and where was Paul Anka born?
Paul Anka was born on July 30, 1941 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Paul Anka have?
Paul Anka has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2024.
What is Paul Anka's background in cinema and television?
Paul Albert Anka is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor who was born on July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Known by the full name Paul Albert Anka, he has accumulated ninety-one known acting credits according to archival data. His signature hit songs include Diana, Lonely Boy, Put Your Head on My ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 15
- Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) as Self — aged about 69
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 30
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Mr. Lagrange — aged about 52
- The Simpsons (1989) as Paul Anka (voice) — aged about 47
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Paul Anka — aged about 58
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