Introduction

Paul Anka is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the richest celebrities in Canada. Paul Anka rose to fame in the late 1950s with hits like Diana, Lonely Boy, and Put Your Head on My Shoulder. He has penned over 900 songs, including classics such as Put Your Head on My Shoulder and Lonely Boy. Anka wrote the lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s signature song, My Way. He also wrote the theme music to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He also wrote Micheal Jackosn’s This is It and Love Never Felt So Good. Many people wanted to know about his net worth and successful career. Here we will discuss Paul Anka’s net worth, primary source of income, successful career, and personal life.

Paul Anka’s net worth and primary source of income

Paul Anka has a net worth of $80 million. His singing career is the primary source of his income. He has also earned some worth as a songwriter and actor. Paul Anka was born in 1941 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Camelia and Andrew. His mother was an immigrant from Lebanon, while his father came from Syria. Anka sang with the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral choir and studied piano under Winnifred Rees. He attended Fisher Park High School. Paul Anka was part of a vocal trio known as the Bobby Soxers. At the age of only 14, Anka recorded his first single, I Confess. Anka traveled to New York City to audition for Don Costa at ABC Records in 1956. He released a song, Diana, in 1957. It was one of the biggest hits of Anka. The song reached number one on both the US and Canadian music charts. It was one of the top-selling singles ever by a Canadian artist. Anka continued his success in 1958. He released four songs, including Its Time to Cry, and (All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings. This success made Anka one of the most prominent teen idols of the time. He went on to tour in the UK and Australia, performing in the latter country alongside Buddy Holly. Anka wrote the song It Doesn’t Matter Anymore for Buddy Holly. Anka wrote the famous theme for The Tonight Show Starring, Johnny Carson. He also began writing songs for films, including Lonely Boy, which he sang in Girls Town, and the theme to the war film The Longest Day. He was a regular performer at Las Vegas casinos. Anka signed with Buddah Records and released two albums: “Paul Anka” and Jubilation in 1970. His best work includes One Man Woman/One Woman Man, I Don’t Like to Sleep Alone, (I Believe) There’s Nothing Stronger Than Our Love, Anytime (I’ll Be There), and Times of Your Life.

Paul Anka’s personal life

Anka married Anne de Zogheb in 1963. She is the daughter of a Lebanese diplomat. The pair has five daughters: Amelia, Anthea, Alicia, Amanda, and Alexandra.