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Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein , she originated many leading roles on stage over her career, including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (1949), the title character in Peter Pan (1954), and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1959).
Mary Martin was a Broadway star who played Peter Pan, Annie Oakley, and other roles. She also appeared in Hollywood musicals and TV shows, and was the mother of actor Larry Hagman.
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Mary Martin. Actress: Peter Pan. Originally a dance instructor, she came to Broadway during the Depression to begin her career as a professional actress.
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Jul 10, 2024 · Mary Martin, Who Gave Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85. Her eye for talent (Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt) made her a force in a mostly male business. It was she who introduced...
Jul 19, 2024 · Mary Martin (born December 1, 1913, Weatherford, Texas, U.S.—died November 3, 1990, Rancho Mirage, California) was an American singer and actress best known for her work in Broadway musicals. Martin attended private schools and for a year the University of Texas.
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Nov 5, 1990 · Mary Martin, America's favorite leading lady of musical comedy, as Ens. Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific," Maria von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" or the title role in "Peter Pan,"...
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A new biography about the late, famed Broadway singing actress Mary Martin is due this month. Entitled Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin, David Kaufman's...
