Paul Anka

Biography

Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his signature hit songs including "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; one of Tom Jones' biggest hits, "She's a Lady"; and 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, including Elvis Presley. He co-wrote three songs with Michael Jackson: "This Is It" (originally titled "I Never Heard") "Love Never Felt So Good", and "Don't Matter to Me", which became posthumous hits for Jackson in 2009, 2014, and 2018, respectively. Anka was born in Ottawa, Ontario, to Camelia (née Tannis) and Andrew Emile "Andy" Anka Sr., who owned a restaurant called the Locanda. His parents...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2024
    My Way

    Self • Acting

  2. 2024
    Paul Anka: His Way

    Self • Acting

  3. 2021
    Mireille Mathieu - Singen, nur singen

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  4. 2020
  5. 2019
  6. 2019
  7. 2017
    Buddy Holly: Rave On

    Self • Acting

  8. 2013
    C'est votre vie

    Self • Acting

Paul Anka - Aperture