Birthname: Mary Virginia Martin
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Dec 1, 1913 Weatherford, TX |
| Died | Nov 3, 1990 Rancho Mirage, CA |
| Age | Died at 76 |
Mary Martin | |
| Job | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1938-1985 |
| Top Roles | Drama Teacher, Herself, Alexandra Curtis, Marjory Stuart, Herself |
| Top Genres | Musical, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Biographical, Silent Films |
| Top Topics | Romance (Comic), New York, Musicians |
| Top Collaborators | Charles Lane, Philip Van Zandt, Chester Clute, Bing Crosby |
| Shares birthday with | Woody Allen, Harold Goodwin, Torben Meyer see more.. |
Mary Martin Overview:
Legendary actress, Mary Martin, was born Mary Virginia Martin on Dec 1, 1913 in Weatherford, TX. Martin died at the age of 76 on Nov 3, 1990 in Rancho Mirage, CA .
MINI BIO:
Red-headed, vivacious, energetic musical star never given the chance to dominate a big Hollywood musical in the way she ruled the Broadway stage. After a diet of wartime musical fodder, she went back to the theatre and such successes as South Pacific and The Sound of Music. Recovered from severe injuries sustained in a 1982 auto accident. Mother of Larry Hagman. Died from cancer. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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She was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Recording and Radio. Martin was never nominated for an Academy Award.
Mary Martin BlogHub Articles:
All in the Family: Larry Hagman and Mary Martin
By Annmarie Gatti on Sep 21, 2015 From Classic Movie Hub BlogMother and Son, “Maria Von Trapp” and “Major Anthony Nelson”…? The legendary Mary Martin, famous for originating the roles of Maria Von Trapp, Nellie Forbush and Peter Pan on Broadway, is mother of Classic TV star, Larry Hagman known for his television roles as the lova... Read full article
Merry Christmas from Mary Martin
By Art on Dec 25, 2011 From Classic Cinema GoldSantas beautiful helper Mary Martin and Classic Cinema Gold wishing everyone a safe and joyful MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Mary Martin c.1940 Share: • Posted by Art • Sunday, December 25th, 2011 at 6:19 am &bull... Read full article
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