Paul Anka Net Worth

Paul Anka is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor with an estimated net worth of $80 million. Known for his smooth voice, timeless hits, and prolific songwriting, Anka has maintained a remarkable career spanning over six decades, influencing generations of musicians and performers.

Paul Anka Net Worth	$80 Million
Date of Birth	July 30, 1941
Place of Birth	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Early Life

Paul Anka was born on July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Camelia and Andrew Anka, of Lebanese and Syrian Christian heritage. From a young age, he showed musical talent, singing in the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral choir and learning piano under teacher Winnifred Rees. During his high school years at Fisher Park High School, Anka formed a vocal trio called the Bobby Soxers. By age 14, he recorded his first single, “I Confess.”

Rise to Fame

Anka’s big break came in 1956 when he auditioned for Don Costa at ABC Records in New York. The resulting single, “Diana” (1957), became a worldwide hit, reaching #1 in both the US and Canada and launching him to teen idol status. Over the next few years, he released a string of hits, including:

“It’s Time to Cry” (#4)
“(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings” (#15)
“Put Your Head on My Shoulder”
“Lonely Boy”
“Puppy Love”
“You Are My Destiny”

Anka toured internationally, performing in the UK and Australia, where he worked alongside Buddy Holly. He also wrote Holly’s posthumous hit “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore.”

Songwriting

Beyond performing, Anka became a legendary songwriter:

Wrote English lyrics for My Way, famously performed by Frank Sinatra
Penned She’s a Lady for Tom Jones
Created themes for film and television, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

His songs have been recorded by legends from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson, cementing his influence across multiple musical eras.

1970s–2000s

In the 1970s, Anka scored new hits with:

(You’re) Having My Baby (duet with Odia Coates, #1)
Times of Your Life (#7), adapted from a Kodak jingle

He continued releasing albums, including A Body of Work (1998), Rock Swings (2005), and Duets (2013), featuring collaborations with artists such as Patti LaBelle, Celine Dion, and Kenny G.

Acting Career

Anka appeared in films like:

The Longest Day (1962)
Girls Town
Captain Ron

He also made guest appearances on TV shows including Las Vegas and Gilmore Girls, and voiced himself on The Simpsons.

Personal Life

Paul Anka has five daughters: Amelia, Anthea, Alicia, Amanda, and Alexandra. His daughter Amanda is married to actor Jason Bateman.

He has been married three times:

Anne de Zogheb (1963–2000)
Anna Åberg/Anka (2005–2010), with whom he had a son, Ethan
Lisa Pemberton (2016–2020)

Real Estate

In April 2007, Anka purchased a 6,000-square-foot mansion in Westlake Village, California, for $3.9 million. He listed the property for sale in August 2024 for $10 million.