Annette Funicello
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Updated on March 13, 2026
Birth Name: Annette Joanne Funicello
Date of Birth: October 22, 1942
Place of Birth: Utica, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: April 8, 2013
Place of Death: Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Ethnicity: Italian
Annette Funicello was an American actress and singer.
Annette was the daughter of Virginia Jeanne (Albano) and Joseph Edward Funicello. Annette was married to harness racing horse breeder and trainer Glen Holt, until her death. She had three children with her former husband, Jack Gilardi.
Annette’s paternal grandparents were Antonio Funicello and Concetta Altieri.
Annette’s maternal grandparents were Michael Angelo Albano (the son of Vincenzo Albano and Maria Giuseppa Oliveta) and Sarafina Fierro.
Source: Genealogy of Annette Funicello (focusing on her mother’s side) –
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