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Annette Funicello - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 22, 1942 |
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| Died | April 08, 2013 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Utica, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Annette Funicello's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | The Mickey Mouse Club, 1960s 'beach party' movies |
Intro
Annette Funicello was an American actress and singer, best known for being one of the original Mouseketeers on the Disney television show 'The Mickey Mouse Club' and for her roles in a series of 'beach party' movies in the 1960s.
Early Life & Background
Annette Funicello was born in Utica, New York. Her family moved to Southern California when she was four years old. She started taking dance lessons and was discovered by Walt Disney during a dance recital at age 12, which led to her selection as a Mouseketeer.
Career Highlights
- Became a popular Mouseketeer on 'The Mickey Mouse Club' in the 1950s
- Starred in a series of 'beach party' films with Frankie Avalon, such as 'Beach Party' and 'Beach Blanket Bingo'
- Recorded several pop songs in the 1960s, including 'Tall Paul' and 'Pineapple Princess'
- Inducted as a Disney Legend in 1992
Trivia
- Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1992 and became an advocate for MS awareness
- Authored an autobiography titled 'A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: My Story'
FAQs
People also ask
When was Annette Funicello born?
Annette Funicello was born the 22 October 1942.
Where is Annette Funicello from?
Utica, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 22nd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 22, 1942, the Allied invasion fleet set sail for North Africa as part of Operation Torch. This marked a significant step in the Allied campaign during World War II.
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Went the Day Well? directed by Alberto Cavalcanti
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