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Frankie Avalon

(Francis Thomas Avallone)
singer, actor
Born: 9/18/1939
Birthplace: Philadelphia

A popular singer of the 1950s who later turned to acting and is probably best remembered for his classic beach films with Annette Funicello, including Beach Party (1963), Bikini Beach (1964), and Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), which featured lots of dancing, surfing, and teenage romance.


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