Ethel Merman
| Born | January 16, 1908 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.66m) |
| Spouse | Robert Six, Robert Levitt, Sr., William Smith, Ernest Borgnine |
| Children | Robert Levitt Jr., Ethel Levitt Geary |
| Parents | Edward Zimmermann, Agnes Gardner |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy | Call Me Madam (film) | Winner |
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