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Ethel Merman (born Ethel Agnes Zimmermann; January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known for her distinctive, powerful voice, and her leading roles in musical theater , [1] she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage."
IMDb provides an overview of Ethel Merman's life and career as a Broadway musical comedy star and film actress. Learn about her roles, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.
- January 1, 1
- Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Born in the Astoria section of Queens, New York City, Ethel Merman surely is the pre-eminent star of 'Broadway' musical comedy. Though untrained in singing, she could belt out a song like quite no one else, and was sought after by major songwriters such as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- February 15, 1984
- January 16, 1908
Feb 23, 2014 · Here's THE one and only Broadway diva, Ethel Merman, singing a very extensive medley of her hits on a mid-1970's PBS television special. Recorded at the famed Empire Room of the Waldorf-Astoria...
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- Her Birth Date Is A Mystery. Ethel Merman was born on January 16, 1908—but throughout her life, the outspoken actress had another story to tell. In fact, Ethel wholeheartedly believed that 1912 was her actual birth year.
- She Had A Lot Of Faith. Ethel's beginnings starkly contrasted the rambunctious reputation she'd one day earn. Religion was a major part of her childhood.
- She Had A Way With Words. Throughout her career, Ethel Merman was known for her vulgar humor. Yup, she adored cursing. Her brash, inappropriate vocabulary ran red-hot, but not everybody appreciated her shameless swearing.
- She Was Scandalous. You see, Loretta Young was a devout Catholic, so, when Ethel let her tongue fly free, it scandalized her. Determined to put a stop to such bad behavior, Young told her, "Come on, Ethel.
Feb 16, 1984 · Ethel Merman, the musical-comedy star whose belting voice and brassy style entertained Broadway and movie audiences for 50 years, was found dead in her Manhattan apartment yesterday.
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Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer recognized as one of the best musical comedy performers of her era. Known for her uniquely powerful voice, she was called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage."
