 FABIAN - An overnight singing sensation, a film
star with over 30 films to his credit
and the producer of his own concert series, FABIAN continues to expand his ever
growing career. On January 8, 2002, he received show business’ highest honor, a
star
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In his latest endeavor, FABIAN hosted and performed in The Original Stars of
American Bandstand at the new Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre in
Branson, Missouri, along with Bobby Vee, the Chiffons, Brian Hyland and Chris
Montez.
FABIAN also performs with Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell as The Golden Boys.
Besides appearing in every major city in the United States and playing to packed
venues in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, The Golden Boys have starred in such
television specials as "The American Music Awards", "Miss Teenage America", and
"Command Performance: An All Star Salute To The President".
As an actor, FABIAN makes frequent television and feature film appearances and
helps raise awareness and money for the American Heart Association, American
Diabetes Association and veteran’s causes.
In 1998 FABIAN married Andrea Patrick, a former Miss Pennsylvania and Miss West
Virginia, who is owner/CEO of the Patrick Talent Agency. He is also the proud
father of a son, Christian, who is a successful screenwriter (“Albino
Alligator”) and a daughter, Julie. FABIAN and Andrea live in their recently
built dream house in western Pennsylvania.
Born on February 6, 1943, FABIAN FORTE was actually discovered at the age of 14
sitting on his front steps in Philadelphia. Soon thousands were to throng to his
concerts. Capitalizing on his good looks and ability to excite an audience,
FABIAN reached dizzying heights of success. At 15, he won the Silver Award as
"The Most Promising Male Vocalist of 1958". By the time he was 18, he had
recorded dozens of hit singles, eight albums, and earned gold records for "Turn
Me Loose" and "Tiger" and a gold album for "The Fabulous Fabian".
In 1959, FABIAN made his screen debut in "Hound Dog Man" opposite Carol Lynley.
He then began to concentrate on another aspect of show business that interested
him more than singing acting. His role as a homicidal maniac in a TV production
titled "A Lion Walks Among Us" directed by Robert Altman solidly established his
credentials as a versatile and powerful actor. Serious about his craft, FABIAN
studied in New York for three years under Wynn Handman and with Charles Conrad
and Sandy Meisner in Hollywood. His impressive acting credits include featured
roles with John Wayne, James Stewart, Jack Palance, Tuesday Weld, George Segal
and Karen Black.
FABIAN never disappoints his fans. They see a stunning man to whom the years
have been kind, a man who is as fresh and as magnetic as ever. A consummate
professional, FABIAN has pursued his career with an admirable intensity. He has
traveled the show business ladder and survived, his sense of humor and integrity
intact.
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