Annette Funicello Measurements, Bio, Family, Career, Relationship Status ,Net Worth, And FAQs!

Actress Annette Funicello was born in Utica, New York, to Italian-American parents Virginia and Joseph On October 22, 1942. She was a shy child. From her early childhood, she wants to become an actress and dancer. She rose to prominence as a prominent “Mouseketeer” in The Mickey Mouse Club, a Walt Disney production.

Body Statistics

Here are the body measurements of this attractive actress

• Height: 5′ 3″ inches
• Weight: 58 kg
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe size: 6.5 U.S
• Dress Size: 8 U.S
• Bra size: 34D
• Chest Size: 38 inches
• Waist Size: 23 inches
• Hip Size: 36 inches
• Figure: Hourglass
• Body measurements: 38-23-36 in

Biography

Full Name: Annette Funicello

Nickname: Funicello

Occupation: Actress, Author

Age: 70 (at the time of death)

Nationality: American

Religion: Christianity

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Birth: 22 Oct 1942

Birth Place: Utica, New York, United States

Date of Death: 8th April 2013

Death Place:  San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles

Famous For:  Mouseketeers

Father Name: Joseph Edward Funicello

Mother Name: Virginia Jeanne

Brother Name: Joey and Michael

Sister Name: Unknown

Spouse/ Boyfriend: Glen Holt

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Family

She has two brothers, Joey and Michael. Funicello’s family faced poverty for many years. Her parent’s decision to move to California was made to make sure the children received a good education.

Her father was a mechanic, and the family lived in a trailer park throughout the first few months of struggle in California. However, things changed for the better, and Joseph soon got a steady mechanic job.

Career

She enjoyed immense success in her career. She began her career in 1955 as a dancer. Later, she starred alongside Frankie Avalon in movies like The Shaggy Dog and the Beach Party series. American singer and actress featured in the lead roles in The Mickey Mouse Club and the Beach Party movie series.

The actress started the Annette Funicello Teddy Bear Company, which sells a line of collectible bears to help raise money to fight neurological illnesses.

 

Cello by Annette, a line of perfumes, was also created by her. The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Disorders, a nonprofit the actress formed in 1993, receives a share of the sales revenue from these goods.

Relationship Status

Her first boyfriend was  Lonnie Burr. Later on, she began dating singer and songwriter Paul Anka. At 70, Annette Funicello died on April 8, 2013. She was survived by her first husband, Jack Gilardi, her third child, and her second husband, Glen Holt, whom she married in 1986. (1965-1981). In her later years, Funicello lived in Encino, a small community in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.

Singing Career

Funicello started her singing career with her first song, which name was”How Will I Know My Love,” which she performed in the “Mickey Mouse Club” serial “Walt Disney Presents: Annette.” She became famous as a singer after launching her first song. In a very short time, she became a remarkable singer and became famous. Her hit song was ‘Tall Paul’ and ‘Pineapple Princess.’

Net Worth

Annette Funicello the late American legendary actress, dancer, and singer holds a net worth of $15 million at the time of her death in 2013.

She gained wealth and fame as a dancer, singer, and actress. She did remarkable work throughout her career. Annette Funicello started her career at 12 years old in the variety television shows as a Mouseketeer on the original “Mickey Mouse Club.”

Additionally, Funicello became famous in the 1960s as an actress for starring opposite Frankie in the “Beach Party” film series.

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