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Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1940), better known as Frankie Avalon, is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol. He had 31 charting U.S. Billboard singles from 1958 to late 1962, including number one hits, "Venus" and "Why" in 1959.
Frankie Avalon. Actor: Grease. One of a spate of teen idols to come out of Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s, Frankie Avalon--unlike many of the others--actually had a musical background, having been taught to play the trumpet at a very young age by his father.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- September 18, 1940
Apr 2, 2014 · Teen heartthrob Frankie Avalon was known for singing 'Venus' and for starring in the hit Beach Party film series. Learn more at Biography.com.
Frankie Avalon. Actor: Grease. One of a spate of teen idols to come out of Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s, Frankie Avalon--unlike many of the others--actually had a musical background, having been taught to play the trumpet at a very young age by his father.
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 18, 2024 · Frankie Avalon (born September 18, 1939, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American vocalist and actor best known for his chart-topping songs in the mid-1950s and early 1960s and as the star of youth-oriented beach movies.
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May 15, 2024 · In a remarkable comeback that echoes through the annals of music history, the legendary Frankie Avalon is making an extraordinary return to the recording studio after a hiatus of 45 years.
Frankie is a National Ambassador for the National Arthritis Foundation and has spent countless hours as the New York host for the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon, and now heads his own company, Frankie Avalon Venus, Ltd., specializing in natural health products.
