Known for
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"Hold me in your arms.... Baby"
Pure Feel-Good Energy 🎶 Paul Anka – Twist & Shout #live #2000s #paulanka
A Beatles' Classic!
Paul Anka - Twist & Shout (Night Of A Lifetime, 2000)
One of the Great Songs of Its Era 🎶 Paul Anka - My Way #live #2000s #paulanka
Paul Anka on Social Media
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- Followers
- 314K @paulankaofficial
- Engagement rate
- 4.02% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 12,429
- Average comments
- 174 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Paul Anka is a Canadian singer and actor born on 30 July 1941 in Ottawa. Audiences know him from Gilmore Girls (2000) and The Longest Day (1962).
Early life
Paul Anka was educated at Fisher Park High School.
Career
The records show 14 albums and 10 singles released between 1957 and 2026. The first title in the list is Diana (1957); the latest is Inspirations of Life and Love (2026). Listed genres include pop music and doo-wop. His instruments include piano and guitar. Releases appeared through ABC Records. Paul Anka reaches 515K subscribers on YouTube, according to the April 2025 count.
Recognition
In 1975, he won the Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year. He has also won the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1980) and the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1984). Awards come to 8 wins and 9 nominations in total.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Anna Anka (2008 to 2010). He has 6 children on record.
Discography
24 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Inspirations of Life and Love | Album |
| 2007 | Classic Songs, My Way | Album |
| 2005 | Rock Swings | Album |
| 1998 | A Body of Work | Album |
| 1998 | It's Hard to Say Goodbye | Album |
| 1996 | Amigos | Album |
| 1989 | 30th Anniversary Collection | Album |
| 1976 | The Painter | Album |
| 1975 | I Don't Like to Sleep Alone | Single |
| 1975 | Times of Your Life | Single |
| 1974 | (You're) Having My Baby / Papa | Single |
| 1972 | Jubilation | Single |
| 1970 | 70's | Album |
| 1969 | Diana: Paul Anka Sings His Greatest Hits | Album |
| 1968 | La farfalla impazzita / Sono splendidi gli occhi tuoi | Single |
Show all 24 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3 Great Guys | Album |
| 1964 | Ogni volta / Stasera resta con me | Single |
| 1962 | Young, Alive and in Love! | Album |
| 1961 | Dance on little girl | Single |
| 1960 | Puppy Love | Single |
| 1959 | Lonely Boy | Album |
| 1958 | Paul Anka | Album |
| 1958 | You Are My Destiny | Single |
| 1957 | Diana | Single |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 9 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Great Immigrants Award | Won | |
| 2008 | Johnny Mercer Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Canada's Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 1991 | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 1984 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 1980 | Canadian Music Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1975 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Won | |
| Officer of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
| 2007 | Juno Award for Music DVD of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year | Rock Swings | Nominated |
| 1977 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1976 | Juno Award for Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1976 | Juno Award for Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1976 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1975 | Juno Award for Album of the Year | Nominated |
Show all 17 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Juno Award for Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1975 | Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year | Nominated |
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Albert II of Monaco, the Unknown Prince | Film | |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Film | |
| 2000–2007 | Gilmore Girls | TV series | |
| 1996 | Mad Dog Time | Film | |
| 1993 | Ordinary Magic | Film | |
| 1992 | Captain Ron | Film | |
| 1973– | Kojak | TV series | |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Pvt. Lowell | Film |
| 1960 | The Private Lives of Adam and Eve | Film | |
| 1959 | Girls Town | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Paul Anka?
Paul Anka is 85 years old, born on 30 July 1941 in Ottawa.
What is Paul Anka known for?
Paul Anka is known for Gilmore Girls (2000) and The Longest Day (1962).
What is Paul Anka’s nationality?
Paul Anka is Canadian, born in Ottawa.
Who has Paul Anka been married to?
Paul Anka’s marriages on record are to Anna Anka (2008 to 2010).
Has Paul Anka won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including Great Immigrants Award (2010).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q216563), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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