![]() Photo of singer Frankie Avalon in 1959. Image by ABC Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Frankie AvalonFrankie Avalon Frankie Avalon American actor and singer (born 1940) Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1940),[2] known professionally as Frankie Avalon, is an American singer, actor and former teen idol.[1][3] He had 31 charting U.S. Billboard singles from 1958 to late 1962, including number one hits, "Venus" in 1959 and "Why" in 1960. Quick facts Born, Occupation(s) ... Frankie Avalon Avalon in 1959 Born Francis Thomas Avallone (1940-09-18) September 18, 1940 (age 85)[1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Occupation(s) Singer, actor Years active 1952–present Spouse Kathryn Diebel (m. 1963) Children 8 Musical career Genres Pop rock and roll jazz swing Instrument(s) Vocals, trumpet Website www.frankieavalon.com Close Avalon started appearing in films in the 1960s; he is well-known for having appeared… (Source: Wikipedia)
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