Fabian Anthony Forte, better known as Fabian, is an American singer and actor who rose to national prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Forte became a teen idol during this era, known for his good looks and charismatic stage presence. Forte gained significant exposure by performing multiple times on the popular television show American Bandstand, which helped launch his singing career.
Throughout his career, he charted eleven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating his commercial appeal and success as a musical artist.
Profile
- Full Name: Fabiano Anthony Forte
- Stage Name: Fabian
- Born: February 6 1943
- Age: 81 years old
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.83m
- Parent: Josephine Forte and Dominic Forte
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Kathleen Regan(m. 1966-1979) Kate Netter(m. 1980-1990) Andrea Patrick (m. 1998)
- Children: Christian Forte ,Julie Forte
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $25 million
Early Life And Education
Fabian Anthony Forte was born on February 6, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was raised by his Italian-American parents, Josephine Forte and Dominic Forte.
Dominic Forte was a police officer in Philadelphia. Fabian is the eldest of three brothers, with Frank Forte being one of his siblings. He grew up in South Philadelphia’s Lower Moyamensing neighborhood.
Fabian attended Mastery Charter School – Thomas Campus, a charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His ethnicity is Italian-American, though his specific religious affiliation is unknown.
Career
Fabian rose to fame after appearing on the popular TV show American Bandstand in the late 1950s.
His charismatic stage presence and catchy, upbeat songs, such as “Tiger,” “Hound Dog Man,” and “Turn Me Loose,” quickly captured the hearts of young fans and propelled him to stardom as a teen idol.
Capitalizing on his widespread popularity, Fabian transitioned into acting, starring in numerous films during the early 1960s.
While his acting career did not quite reach the same heights as his music, it further solidified his status as a teen heartthrob.
Following the peak of his teen idol days, Fabian continued to perform and make appearances. He has been involved in television commercials, hosted various TV shows, and even reunited with fellow teen idols for concert tours.
Fabian’s impact on popular culture is undeniable. As one of the iconic teen idols of the 1950s and 1960s, he left a lasting impression through his string of hit songs, captivating stage presence, and enduring popularity.
Even decades later, Fabian remains a fondly remembered figure from the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll and teen idols.
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@fabienfrankel
Personal Life
Fabian Forte has been married three times. His first marriage was to model Kathleen Regan in September 1966. They had two children together, Christian and Julie, before separating in 1979.
Forte’s second marriage was to Kate Netter in 1980. Their marriage lasted for 10 years, and they divorced in 1990.
1998, Forte married Andrea Patrick, a former Bituminous Coal Queen and Miss Pennsylvania USA. They have remained together since then.
Filmography
- Hound-Dog Man (1959)
- High Time (1960)
- North to Alaska (1960)
- Love in a Goldfish Bowl (1961)
- Mr. Hobby Takes a Vacation (1962)
- Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962)
- The Longest Day (1962)
- Ride the Wild Surf (1964)
- Dear Brigitte (1965)
- American Pop (1981)
- Get Crazy (1983)
- Runaway Daughters (1994 TV movie)
- Up Close & Personal (1996)
- Mr. Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Alan Freed Story (October 1999)
- Good Old Days ( 1977)
- Rock and Rollers (1978)
- Sorority ’62 (1978)
- Hollywood Squares (1979)
- Rock and Roll: The Early Days –(1984)
- Good Time Rock ‘n’ Roll ( 1985)
- Hollywood Squares (1987)
- Hollywood Squares (1989)
- Let’s Rock Tonight ( 1989)
- Lost in the ’50s ( 1989)
Net Worth
Fabian Forte, an American singer and actor, has amassed a net worth of $25 million through his successful career in the entertainment industry.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Forte enjoyed significant acclaim and prosperity as a singer and actor, contributing to his substantial wealth.
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