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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."
- Music Division, Library of Congress
- Ethel Merman Papers
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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Jan 19, 2009 · Movie veteran Ernest Borgnine ended his 32-day marriage to Broadway star Ethel Merman after he overheard his new wife complaining to her parents about her "terrible" husband.
Dec 1, 2017 · Introduced in the musical's inaugural production by Ethel Merman, "Everything's Coming Up Roses" became one of Merman's signature songs. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall. October 5, 1960.With ...
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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.
