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Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman

American actress and singer
A Broadway fixture between the 1930s and 1950s, Ethel Merman is renowned for her brassy, penetrating singing style.
BornJanuary 16, 1908
HometownNew York City, New York, United States
Height5'5" (1.66m)
SpouseRobert Six, Robert Levitt, Sr., William Smith, Ernest Borgnine
ChildrenRobert Levitt Jr., Ethel Levitt Geary
ParentsEdward Zimmermann, Agnes Gardner
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Videos

Carly Sakolove Chats About Becoming Ethel Merman

Carly Sakolove and the cast of "Book of Merman" discusses how she got the part of Ethel Merman, and how she becomes the star every night.
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1954Golden GlobeActress in a Leading Role - Musical or ComedyCall Me Madam (film)Winner
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