Dean Martin (Actor, Comedian and Singer)
Full Name: Dino Paul Crocetti
Profession: Actor, Comedian and Singer
Biography: Martin, who in 1946 broke into the limelight alongside Jerry Lewis in 'Martin & Lewis,' has been a leading name among 20th century American entertainers—during which he was nicknamed, 'The King of Cool.'
He is also an established singer, who was for a while one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas. Martin, together with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., was part of the 'Rat Pack'—a star-studded set of Vegas performers.
He was also host of 'The Dean Martin Show,' a variety show in which he further demonstrated his musical and comedic talents.
Born: June 7, 1917
Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio, USA
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Died: December 25, 1995 (aged 78)
Cause of Death: Throat cancer
Acting Career
- 1946-07-25 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis stage their first show as a comedy team at 500 Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey
- 1948-06-20 "Toast of the Town" variety show hosted by Ed Sullivan premieres on CBS-TV; performers include the comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and Broadway composers Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II previewing the score to "South Pacific"
- 1949-09-28 "My Friend Irma" premieres, 1st of 16 films starring Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
- 1956-06-19 Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin end partnership after 10 years, and 16 films
- 1966-06-16 Rowan & Martin host "The Dean Martin Show" Summer Series, on NBC-TV
- 1970-03-05 "Airport" based on the book by Arthur Hailey, directed by George Seaton and starring Burt Lancaster and Dean Martin is released
- 1974-05-24 "The Dean Martin Show" last airs on NBC-TV
- 1976-09-06 Singer Frank Sinatra brings surprise guest Dean Martin to his appearance on Jerry Lewis' 11th Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon - the first time Martin and Lewis share a stage in 20 years
Personal Life
- 1949-09-01 American pop singer and actor Dean Martin weds second wife actress Jeanne Biegger; divorced in 1973
- 1973-04-25 Singer and actor Dean Martin marries third wife Catherine Hawn (divorced 1976)
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