Beach Blanket Bingo starred which American actress and singer born on October 22, 1942?
Annette Funicello Annette Joanne Funicello (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer. Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve. She rose to prominence as one of the most popular "Mouseketeers" on the original "Mickey Mouse Club". As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer with the pop singles "O Dio Mio", "Tall Paul" and "Pineapple Princess", as well as establishing herself as a film actress, popularizing the successful "Beach Party" genre alongside co-star Frankie Avalon during the mid-1960s.
Joan Merrill Joan Merrill (January 2, 1918, Baltimore, Maryland–May 10, 1992 New York, New York) was an American singer and actress. She began her career in the 1930s on radio and later sang at nightclubs across the United States, including at the Copacabana in New York City, the Thunderbird in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Rio Cabana in Chicago. In addition to live performances she starred in the 1941 musical film "Time Out for Rhythm" and, in 1942, had roles in "Iceland" and "The Mayor of 44th Street". As was popular at the time, her songs were patriotic and inspired by support for World War II.