Paul Anka
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Summary
Paul Anka was born on July 30, 1941[1], in Ottawa[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], film actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,352 views/month, #3,268 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Amanda Anka[9], Anthea Anka[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], Canada[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: musician[14], songwriter[15]
- Field of work: pop music[16], popular music[17]
- Educated at: Fisher Park High School[18]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Canada[19], Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year[20], Canadian Music Hall of Fame[21], Canada's Walk of Fame[22], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[23], Johnny Mercer Award[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], Great Immigrants Award[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: pop music[28], doo-wop[29], jazz[30], soft rock[31]
- Record label: ABC Records[32], Columbia Records[33], EMI Records[34], RCA Records[35], United Artists Records[36], Buddah Records[37], Durium Marche Estere[38], Canadian-American Records[39]
- Discography: Paul Anka discography[40]
- Commons category: Paul Anka[41]
- Residence: Ottawa[42]
- Family name: Anka[43]
- Given name: Paul[44], Albert[45]
- Official website: https://www.paulanka.com/[46]
- Filmography: Paul Anka filmography[47]
- Instrument: piano[48], guitar[49], voice[50]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: CA[52]
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Began / founded: 1941-07-30[53]
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Genre(s): jazz, pop, vocal jazz[54]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, canadian, jazz, pop, vocal jazz[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 420c6768-0885-415a-bb59-d6a275121125[56]
Why It Matters
Paul Anka has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Donny Osmond[59], a singer[60], b. 1957[61], of United States[62] and Panic! at the Disco[63], a musical group[64], founded in 2005[65].
FAQs
Where was Paul Anka born?
Paul Anka's place of birth was Ottawa[2].
What did Paul Anka do for work?
Paul Anka worked as an actor[3], film actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], and composer[7].
Where did Paul Anka go to school?
Paul Anka was educated at Fisher Park High School[18].
What awards did Paul Anka receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[19], Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year[20], Canadian Music Hall of Fame[21], and Canada's Walk of Fame[22].
Who did Paul Anka influence?
Paul Anka has been cited as an influence by Donny Osmond[59] and Panic! at the Disco[63].