Chubby Checker_
Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
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Born
Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Catharina Lodders
Children
1 child: Mistie Mims
Education
South Philadelphia High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Old High German < Proto-Germanic (*ernustuz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 50,449 Wikipedia views/month
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Noah Schnapp →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Year context
Born in 1941 -- Japan attacks Pearl Harbor; US enters World War II; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1941 →
Career
Career spanning 32 years (1961-1993)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Snake
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Chubby Checker is an American rock and roll singer and dancer. He is known for popularizing many dance styles, including the Twist, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters' R&B song "The Twist", and the Pony, with his 1961 cover of the song "Pony Time". His biggest UK hit, "Let's Twist Again", was released one year later. That year, he also popularized the song "Limbo Rock", a previous-year instrumental hit by the Champs to which he added lyrics and its trademark Limbo dance. He also introduced other dance styles, such as the Fly. In September 2008, "The Twist" topped Billboard's list of the most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since its debut in 1960, an honor it maintained in an August 2013 update of the list. In 2014, Checker was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and he was selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chubby Checker?
Chubby Checker is 84 years old, born on .
Where was Chubby Checker born?
Chubby Checker was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, USA.
What movies or shows has Chubby Checker been in?
Chubby Checker has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Calendar Girl (1993), Teenage Millionaire (1961), Twist Around the Clock (1961).
What is Chubby Checker known for?
Chubby Checker is primarily known as an actor. Chubby Checker is an American rock and roll singer and dancer. He is known for popularizing many dance styles, including the Twist, with his 1960…
Where can I find more information about Chubby Checker?
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