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Among many accolades, she received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Call Me Madam, a Grammy Award for Gypsy, and a Drama Desk Award for Hello, Dolly!
Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. Call Me Madam. Check all the awards won and nominated for by Ethel Merman - Grammy Hall of Fame Award (2007) , Grammy Hall of Fame Award (1997) , Grammy Hall of Fame Award (1997) and more awards. Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer.
Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. 1980. Share. Ethel Merman (born Ethel Agnes Zimmermann, January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her distinctive, powerful voice and leading roles in musical theatre, she has been called “the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage”.
May 2, 2024 · She received many awards for her performances over the years, including a 1972 special Tony Award in recognition of her lifetime contribution to show business. In 1978 she published Merman, a second autobiography. This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Biography. Ethel Merman. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. January 16, 1908 · Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Died. February 15, 1984 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (natural causes) Birth name. Ethel Agnes Zimmermann. Height. 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m) Mini Bio.