Young crooner, protege of Eddie Cantor; got first wide exposure as frequent guest performer on Cantor's early-50's TV broadcasts. Later responsible for million-selling records during the 50's, including "Any Time" (his signature song), "O My Papa!" and many others.
Father, with actress Debbie Reynolds, of actress Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher who was named after Michael Todd. Father, with singer-actress Connie Stevens of actresses Tricia Leigh Fisher and Joely Fisher. Ex-father-in-law of Paul Simon. Father-in-law of Christopher Duddy. Brother-in-law of John Megna. At the height of his popularity, during the 1950s, Fisher was, along with Perry Como and Elvis Presley, RCA Victor's top-selling pop vocalist. His many hits during this period, all well remembered, include: "Anytime" (his first big hit), "Oh, My Pa-Pa", "Wish You Were Here", "I Need You Now", "Dungaree Doll", "I'm Walking Behind You", "Heart", "Games That Lovers Play" and "Somebody Like You". The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, according to Eddie, the family's surname was originally either Tisch or Fisch. Between Ellis Island and Philadelphia, it had become Americanized as Fisher. The first person to ever make a fan club for him was a then thirteen-year old Rona Barrett, who later became his life-long friend. His manager was Bill Trowbridge. Is portrayed by Corey Parker in Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story