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Neil Sedaka Biography

Neil Sedaka is an American pop singer, pianist, composer, songwriter and record producer, who was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York. He is also a pianist, composer, and record producer. He has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and others.

Mostly, Neil collaborated with lyricists Howard “Howie” Greenfield and Phil Cody. Likewise, he was a founding member of the male doo-wop-style vocal group and record production company The Tokens.

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10 Quick Facts About Neil Sedaka

1. Name: Neil Sedaka
2. Age: 83 Years (As of 2022)
3. Birthday: 13 March
4. Zodiac Sign: Pisces
5. Height: 5 feet 5 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Pop Singer, Pianist, Composer, Songwriter and Record Producer
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth: $100 Million

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Neil Sedaka Age

Sedaka is 83 years of age as of 2022, he was born on 13 March 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 13 March every year and his birth sign is Pisces.

Neil Sedaka Height

Sedaka stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters).

Neil Sedaka Weight

Sedaka has a moderate weight. Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available.

Neil Sedaka Education

Sedaka went to Abraham Lincoln High School where he studied and graduated. Afterward, he joined The Juilliard School, a private performing arts conservatory in New York City.

Neil Sedaka Parents

Sedaka was born to parents Mordechai “Mac” Sedaka and Eleanor (née Appel) in Brooklyn. His father was a taxi driver and a Sephardi Lebanese Jew. On the other hand, his mother was an Ashkenazi Jew of Polish and Russian-Jewish descent.

Neil experienced his childhood along with his elder sister, Late Ronnie Sedaka. Unfortunately, his elder sister was senior to him by two years and died at the age of 56 years.

Neil Sedaka Sister

Sedaka experienced his childhood along with his elder sister, Late Ronnie Sedaka, in Brooklyn, NY. Unfortunately, his elder sister was senior to him by two years and died at the age of 56 years.

However, there is no provided information regarding Neil’s sibling since he has not disclosed it to the public yet. This information in detail is currently under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Neil Sedaka Wife

Sedaka has been married to his lovely wife, Leba Sedaka, since 1962. Leba is an actress known for her work on Legends, The Mike Douglas Show, and Neil Sedaka: King of Song. It is known that the couple dated for a while before walking down the aisle.

As a result of their marriage, the couple shares two children together. They are Dara Sedaka and Marc Sedaka. His daughter whose a recording artist and vocalist for television and radio commercials.

On the other hand, Neil’s son Marc is a professional screenwriter. Further information regarding his marital status in detail is currently under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Neil Sedaka Children

Sedaka and his wife Leba Sedaka share two children together. They are Dara Sedaka and Marc Sedaka. Neil’s daughter whose a recording artist and vocalist for television and radio commercials.

Dara sang the female part on the Sedaka Billboard Top 20 hit duet “Should’ve Never Let You Go” from 1980. She also sang “Angel Queen” on the Queen Millennia soundtrack. On the other hand, his son Marc is a professional screenwriter.

Currently, Marc resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Samantha, and their three children. Most noteworthy, Neil’s nephew, Harry Enten, is CNN Politics political writer. Further information regarding his children in detail is currently under review and will be updated soon.

Neil Sedaka Net Worth

Sedaka has an estimated Net Worth of $100 Million as of 2022. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a pop singer, pianist, composer, songwriter and record producer. Through his various sources of income, Neil has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Neil Sedaka Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Neil.

Neil Sedaka Wiki

• Full Names: Neil Sedaka
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Pop Singer, Pianist, Composer, Songwriter and Record Producer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Multiracial (Sephardi Lebanese Jew, Ashkenazi Jew of Polish and Russian-Jewish descent)
• Religion: Jew
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Neil Sedaka Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 83 years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Date of Birth: 13 March 1939
• Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Birthday: 13 March

Neil Sedaka Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters)
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Grey
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Neil Sedaka Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Mordechai “Mac” Sedaka
• Mother: Eleanor (née Appel)
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Late Ronnie Sedaka
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Leba Sedaka
• Children: Sons (Marc Sedaka) Daughter(s) (Dara Sedaka)

Neil Sedaka Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $100 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Pop Singer, Pianist, Composer, Songwriter and Record Producer

Neil Sedaka House and Cars

• Place of living: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Neil Sedaka Music

Sedaka is a vastly recognized pop singer, pianist, composer, and record producer. He has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and others. Mostly, he collaborated with lyricists Howard “Howie” Greenfield and Phil Cody.

Likewise, Neil was a founding member of the male doo-wop-style vocal group and record production company The Tokens. Before this, he formed a band, the Linc-Tones, along with his mates in Abraham Lincoln High School,

It is known that Sedaka’s band had minor regional hits with songs such as While I Dream and I Love My Baby. Afterward, he left the group in 1957 after launching his solo career. Citing this, The Linc-Tones was renamed the Tokens near the end of Sedaka’s tenure with the group.

Most noteworthy, Neil first three solo singles, Laura Lee, Ring-a-Rockin, and Oh, Delilah!. His song Ring-a-Rockin’ earned him the first of many appearances on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand). Suring this time, he was signed to a RCA Victor recording contract.

Here, Sedaka’s first single for RCA Victor, “The Diary.” He recorded his debut single hit the Top 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 14 in 1958. He then released I Go Ape, Crying My Heart Out for You, and Oh! Carol.

Furthermore, Neil was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983. In addition, he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Before this,  he was an October 2006 inductee of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. He received Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award at a luncheon in his honor.

Neil Sedaka Songs

• Oh Carol
• Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
• Laughter in the Rain
• You Mean Everything to Me

• Bad Blood
• Calendar Girl
• One Way Ticket
• Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen

• Little Devil
• Next Door To An Angel
• Love Will Keep Us Together
• The Immigrant

• Stairway to Heaven
• I Go Ape
• Run Samson Run
• Solitaire

• Love in the Shadows
• Should’ve Never Let You Go
• That’s When the Music Takes Me

• Amarillo
• The Diary
• The Hungry Years

Neil Sedaka Awards and Achievements

Sedaka is undoubtedly a fine singer as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments;

• Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award
• US Adult Contemporary, 1976, Grammy Award
• US Billboard Hot 100, Grammy Award 

Frequently Asked Questions About Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka Contacts

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• Website
• TikTok

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