1908 - 1984
Ethel Merman American Singer
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Ethel Merman dating history
Relationships
Ethel Merman was previously married to Ernest Borgnine (1964), Robert Six (1953 - 1960), Robert Levitt (i) (1941 - 1952) and William Smith (I) (1940 - 1941).
Ethel Merman was in a relationship with Sherman Billingsley.
Ethel Merman had encounters with Farley Granger and Cesar Romero.
About
American Singer Ethel Merman was born Ethel Agnes Zimmermann on 16th January, 1908 in Astoria, New York and passed away on 15th Feb 1984 New York City, New York aged 76. She is most remembered for There`s No Business Like Show Business. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Ethel Merman was in 2 on-screen matchups, including Dan Dailey in There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) and Robert Cummings in The Love Boat (1977).
Ethel Merman is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American women singers and American pop singers.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 4 |
11 years
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5 years, 9 months
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1 year, 6 months
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Dating | 1 |
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Encounter | 2 |
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Total | 7 |
11 years
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3 years, 3 months
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1 year, 6 months
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Details
First Name |
Ethel
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Last Name |
Merman
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Full Name at Birth |
Ethel Agnes Zimmermann
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Alternative Name |
The Grande Dame of Broadway
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Birthday |
16th January, 1908
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Birthplace |
Astoria, New York
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Died |
15th February, 1984
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Place of Death |
New York City, New York
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Cause of Death |
Complications Following Brain Cancer Sugery
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Buried |
Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Actress/Singer
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
There`s No Business Like Show Business
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Music Genre |
Vocal
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Year(s) Active |
1930–1982, 1930-1982
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Music Style |
Traditional Pop, Vaudeville, Show Tunes, Cast Recordings, Stage & Screen, Popular Music Entry
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Music Mood |
Campy, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sentimental, Energetic, Dramatic, Lively, Brassy, Innocent, Theatrical, Playful, Gleeful, Fun, Carefree, Rousing, Humorous, Nostalgic, Cheerful, Confident
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Father |
Edward Zimmermann
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Mother |
Agnes Zimmermann
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Friend |
Judy Garland, Jimmy Durante, Ray Bolger, Charles Addams, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Mitzi Gaynor, Tallulah Bankhead, Vivian Blaine, Jimmy Donahue, Charlie Cushing, Mary Martin, Al Siegel, Benay Venuta, Tony Cointreau, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Howard Lindsay, Russell Crouse
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Ethel Merman (born Ethel Agnes Zimmermann, January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress, artist, 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". Over her distinguished career in theater she became known for her iconic performances in shows such as Anything Goes, Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy, and Hello, Dolly!. She is also known for her film roles in Anything Goes (1936), Call Me Madam (1953), There's No Business Like Show Business (1954), and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963). 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 Drama Desk Award for Hello, Dolly!.