Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Bobby Vinton's birth and a lot of more information!
Bobby Vinton is from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Professionally; he is an English songwriter, singer, and actor. His birth name is Stanley Robert Vinton Jr. He has served two years in the American Army, after which his career as a singer started.
Career Highlights
Read about Bobby Vinton's career and accomplishments in the following section.
He was signed to Epic Records as a bandleader after finishing his two years service at the United States Army in 1960. Here he was popularly known as “A Young Man with a Big Band.” Nevertheless, his first two albums and several singles failed to produce the much-anticipated fruits, but he was not so bad.
Family and Personal Life
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On the 17th of December, 1962, Bobby Vinton married Dolly Dobbins, and the couple had five children together. Their son Robbie Vinton played the role of his father in the movie “Goodfellas” in the year 1990. Bobby and Dolly now live in Beverly Hills.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Dolly Vintula |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes ( name) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Stanley Robert Vinton Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 88 years |
| Date of Birth | April 16, 1935 |
| Place of Birth | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 2.02 m, 6 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 82 kg, 181 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $30 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Bobby Vinton's height is very tall measuring 2.02 m. Bobby Vinton weighs 82 kg. Being born on April 16, 1935, translates to an age of 88 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
I was smart, to tell you the truth. I’m not really bright, but I’m not stupid.
Bobby Vinton
When I owned the theater, I had the Glen Miller Orchestra. I had 20 girls singing and dancing. I had a cast of characters. It was a big group production, as well as ushers, ticket takers.
Bobby Vinton
I would sell 2 million records, a million went to teenagers and a million went to the adults. So, when The Beatles became so popular, I lost a million to the teenagers, but I was still selling a million to the adults.
Bobby Vinton
Everything they say about Elvis today is true. He was just one great guy. He wasn’t jealous of anyone. I would say Elvis was really someone special when you add it all up.
Bobby Vinton
Times were changing. Clothes were changing. Morals were changing. We went from romantic loves songs like I used to do to rock ‘n roll. Now that has changed to rap. So, there’s always a new generation with new music.
Bobby Vinton
