Walter Ostanek

Accordionist

Birthday April 20, 1935

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Canada

Age 89 years old

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About

Accordionist who earned the nickname Canada's Polka King. He won Grammy Awards for Best Polka Album in 1992, 1993 and 1994.

Before Fame

He started playing accordion at age five.

Trivia

He was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2001.

Family Life

He was born in Duparquet, Quebec but his family moved to St. Catherine's in Ontario.

Associated With

Ostanek and Weird Al Yankovic are both known for their exceptional accordion playing.