Annette Joanne Funicello was an American actress and singer. Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve. She rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer with the pop singles "O Dio Mio", "Tall Paul" and "Pineapple Princess", as well as establishing herself as a film actress, popularizing the successful "Beach Party" genre alongside co-star Frankie Avalon during the mid-1960s.
Annette Funicello
Active - 1959 - Present |
Birth - Oct 22, 1942 |
Death - Apr 8, 2013 |
Genres - Comedy, Music, Family, Documentary, Romance
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Subgenres - Musical, Beach Party Film, Teen Film, Romantic Comedy, Teen Comedy
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'Annette', Annette, Annette Joanne Funicello, Annie ("Dolly" by her father)-
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