Donald O'Connor, Marilyn Monroe, Dan Dailey, Ethel Merman
There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)
DVD
All-star cast including Ethel Merman
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
DVD
Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Peter Graves, Ethel Merman
Airplane! (1980)
DVD
Henry Ford II, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Rudy Vallee, Eddie Fisher, Leland Hayward, Oscar Hammerstein II, Marian Anderson, Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Wally Cox, Edward R. Murrow, Lowell Thomas
Mary Martin and Ethel Merman - Their Legendary Appearance on the Ford 50th Anniversary Show
Video Artists Int'l
DVD
Irving Be
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Ethel Merman: A Brief Biography
by John Kenrick
(Copyright 2002)
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Ethel Merman, b. Jan. 16, 1908 (Astoria, NY) - d. Feb. 15, 1984 (NYC)
Ethel Agnes Zimmerman was born in the third floor bedroom of her grandmother's house at 359 4th Avenue in Astoria, Queens. Growing up near Famous Players-Lasky's Astoria Studios, young Ethel often watched the silent movie stars drive by in their massive cars, and she dreamed of joining their ranks one day. Her powerful voice won attention when her family worshipped at Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church, and she began making local concert appearances. She also frequently attended vaudeville performances at The Palace Theater in Manhattan, watching great stars like Fanny Brice and Sophie Tucker.
Ethel's parents Edward (an accountant) and Agnes (a school teacher) understood Ethel's love of singing, but they did not see show business as a reliable career choice for a woman. They insisted that she get a solid education with thorough training in sec
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Ethel Merman
American actress and singer (1908–1984)
Ethel Merman
Merman in 1956
Born
Ethel Agnes Zimmermann
(1908-01-16)January 16, 1908
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
February 15, 1984(1984-02-15) (aged 76)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting place
Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Occupations
Years active
1930–1982
Political party
Republican
Spouses
William Smith
(m. 1940; div. 1941)
Robert Levitt, Sr.
(m. 1941; div. 1952)
Robert Six
(m. 1953; div. 1960)
Ernest Borgnine
(m. ; div. 1964)
Children
2
Awards
American Theater Hall of Fame Hollywood Walk of Fame
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