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Frankie Avalon is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol who had 31 charting U.S. Billboard singles in the 1950s and 1960s. He starred in several Beach party films and Grease, and was the earliest surviving singer to have a solo number one hit on the Hot 100.
Frankie Avalon is a singer, actor and producer who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like "Venus" and "DeDe Dinah". He starred in several beach movies with Annette Funicello and appeared in classics like The Alamo and Grease.
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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 · Born on September 18, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Frankie Avalon is considered one of the first manufactured teen idols. His song "Venus" became his first No. 1 single in 1959,...
"Venus" is a song written by Ed Marshall and Peter DeAngelis. The most successful and best-known recording of the track was done by Frankie Avalon and releas...
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Frankie Avalon is an American entertainer who achieved chart success with 31 songs and starred in Beach party films. Learn more about his biography, discography, and filmography on Genius.
Sep 18, 2024 · Frankie Avalon is an American singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like "Venus" and "Why". He also starred in beach movies with Annette Funicello and appeared in Grease.
