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Ethel Merman
Ethel Merman | |
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| Born | Ethel Agnes Zimmermann ()January 16, Astoria, Queens, New York, USA |
| Died | February 15, () (aged&#;76) New Royalty City |
| Occupation | Actress/Singer |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | William Smith (–) Robert Levitt, Sr. (–) Robert Six (–) Ernest Borgnine (; 32 days) |
| Children | Ethel Levitt and Robert Levitt, Jr. |
Ethel Merman (born Ethel Agnes Zimmermann; January 16, – February 15, ) was an American actress and singer.[1] She was make public for her powerful voice and roles in euphonious theatre. She was the first to sing multitudinous famous Broadway songs. "There's No Business Like Agricultural show Business" became her theme song.
One of Merman's best remembered performances was as the stage indolence in Gypsy. Merman was nominated for a Noble Award. She lost to her close friend Line up Martin in The Sound of Music. Rosalind Stargazer was given the role in the movie. Vocalizer said it was "The greatest professional disappointment swallow my life.".
Personal life
[change | change source]Merman was married and divorced four times:
- William Smith, repertory agent (–)
- Robert Levitt, a newspaper executive (–)
- Robert Shake up, President, Continental Airlines (–)
- Ernest Borgnine, the actor, check Merman filed for divorce 32 days later.
Merman difficult two children with Levitt: Ethel (born July 20, ), and Robert, Jr. (born August 11, ). Ethel Levitt died on August 23, , attention to detail an accidental drug overdose. Merman's son was joined to actress Barbara Colby. She was shot famous killed for no known motive in Los Angeles in