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First Name
Last Name
Full Name at Birth
Ethel Agnes Zimmermann
Other Names
The Grande Dame of Broadway
Age
Date of Birth
Birthplace
Date of Death
Location of Death
Cause of Death
Build
Eye Color
Hair Color
Star Sign
Religion
Ethnicity
Nationality
Occupation Category
Claim to Fame
There`s No Business Like Show Business
Music Genre
Music Style
Music Mood
Campy,
Amiable/Good-Natured,
Sentimental,
Energetic,
Dramatic,
Lively,
Brassy,
Innocent,
Theatrical,
Playful,
Gleeful,
Fun,
Carefree,
Rousing,
Humorous,
Nostalgic,
Cheerful,
Confident Father
Mother
Friends
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
Biography
Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 Ц February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage." Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are "I Got Rhythm", "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "It's De-Lovely", "Friendship", "You're the Top", "Anything Goes", and "There's No Business Like Show Business", which later became her theme song.
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