Fabian Anthony Forte, better known as Fabian, was an American singer and actor who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Ford was a teen idol of his time, known for his good looks and charismatic stage presence. He gained a lot of attention through his appearances on the hit TV show American Stage, which helped launch his singing career.
During his career, he has had 11 songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating his commercial appeal and success as a music artist.
contour
- Full name: Fabiano Anthony Forte
- Stage name: Fabian
- Date of Birth: February 6, 1943
- Age: 81
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Josephine Forte and Dominic Forte
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Kathryn Regan (married 1966-1979) Kate Netter (married 1980-1990) Andrea Patrick (married 1998)
- Children: Christian Forte, Julie Forte
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Fabian Anthony Ford was born on February 6, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was raised by Italian-American parents, Josephine Ford and Dominic Ford.
Dominic Forte is a former Philadelphia police officer. Fabian is the eldest of three brothers, and Frank Forte is one of his siblings. He grew up in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia.
Fabian attends Mastery Charter School – Thomas Campus, a charter school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His ethnicity is Italian-American, but his specific religion is unknown.
Profession
Fabian rose to fame in the late 1950s after appearing on the hit television show American Stage.
His charismatic stage presence and catchy, upbeat songs like “Tiger,” “Hound Dog Man,” and “Turn Me Loose” quickly captured the hearts of young fans and made him a teen idol.
With his widespread popularity, Fabian turned to acting and starred in a number of films in the early 1960s.
While his acting career never reached the same heights as his music career, it further solidified his status as a teen heartthrob.
After his teen idol days, Fabian continued to perform and appear. He was in TV commercials, hosted various TV shows, and even reunited with other teen idols for a concert tour.
Fabian’s influence on pop culture is undeniable. As one of the iconic teen idols of the 1950s and 1960s, he left a lasting impression with a string of hits, a captivating stage presence and enduring popularity.
Even decades later, Fabian remains a fondly remembered figure from the golden age of rock and roll and teen idols.
Social Media
- Instagram: @fabienfrankel
Personal life
Fabian Ford was married three times. His first marriage was to model Kathryn Regan in September 1966. They had two children, Christian and Julie, and divorced in 1979.
Ford’s second marriage was to Kate Netter in 1980. Their marriage lasted 10 years and they divorced in 1990.
Ford married former Smoky Coal Queen and Miss Pennsylvania USA Andrea Patrick in 1998. They have been together ever since.
Filmography
- The Hound of Dogs (1959)
- Climax (1960)
- North to Alaska (1960)
- Love in a Goldfish Bowl (1961)
- Mr. Hobby Goes on Vacation (1962)
- Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962)
- The Longest Day (1962)
- Wild Surf (1964)
- Dear Brigitte (1965)
- American Pop (1981)
- Crazy (1983)
- The Runaway Daughter (1994 TV movie)
- Close Encounters (1996)
- Mr. Rock: The Alan Freed Story (October 1999)
- The Good Old Days (1977)
- Rock and Roll (1978)
- Sisterhood ’62 (1978)
- Hollywood Squares (1979)
- Rock and Roll: The Early Years – (1984)
- Good Time Rock and Roll (1985)
- Hollywood Squares (1987)
- Hollywood Squares (1989)
- Rock On Tonight (1989)
- Lost in the 50s (1989)
net worth
American singer and actor Fabian Forte has accumulated a net worth of $25 million through his successful career in the entertainment industry.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Ford achieved great acclaim and prosperity as a singer and actor, bringing him considerable wealth.
