Frankie Avalon

Made guest appearance as the bride's godfather in the Chicago stage production of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" (summer)

Appeared as himself in "Casino"

Played himself in "A Dream is Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story" (CBS)

Served as co-executive producer (with Annette Funicello) of "Back to the Beach" (also actor)

Starred in summer series "Easy Does It..." (CBS)

First teamed with Annette Funicello in "Beach Party"

Had dramatic roles in "Guns of the Timberland" and "The Alamo"

Made film acting debut in "Jamboree"

Made first appearance on "American Bandstand"

Signed a recording contract with Chancellor Records

Was a trumpet prodigy at age nine