Annette Funicello
Annette Funicello
Annette Joanne Funicellowas 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth22 October 1942
CityUtica, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Then, as now, the Disney studio buzzed with activity. You had a strong impression of being at the center of something very exciting.
Of the many guests we welcomed to the Mickey Mouse Club, my absolute favorites were the Lennon Sisters.
I've always found Mr. Disney to be somewhat of a shy person, a kid at heart
Whatever ambivalence I felt about my own career, Frankie more than made up for it with his ambition and tenacity.
Watching television in those days was not the same experience as it is today. After years of listening to radio, we found the black-and-white images mesmerizing.
The Lord has been with me throughout my life. He's never let me down.
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Pain is a part of life...misery is an option.
I am the creator of my reality
I still don't know precisely why The Mickey Mouse Club ended when it did.
The original Mickey Mouse Club, established in the '30s, was designed to attract children to movie theaters.
As I travel across the country speaking about MS, perhaps I can offer others comfort and hope.
You don't have to pound your head after hearing a country song and wonder if you missed something.
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