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
When you are young and healthy, it never occurs to you that in a single second your whole life could change.
In 1993 my birthday present was a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.
Of all the roles I've played, none has been as fulfilling as being a mother.
Then, as now, the Disney studio buzzed with activity. You had a strong impression of being at the center of something very exciting.
I'm saddened to see that some have been misled into believing that Mr. Disney was something other than a kind, caring man.
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.
Mr. Disney believed everyone was still a child deep inside.