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Mary Martin

Active

1930s - 1990s

Born

December 1, 1913 in Weatherford, TX

Died

November 3, 1990 in Rancho Mirage, CA

Genre

Stage & Screen Vocal Classical

Styles

Cast Recordings Film Music Musicals Show Tunes Soundtracks Vocal Music Show/Musical

Also Known As

Mary Virginia Martin
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Mary Martin

Biography by William Ruhlmann

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A legendary star of Broadway musical theatre during the 40s and 50s, and a charming, vivacious and beloved performer.
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Album Highlights

  • The Sound of Music [Original Broadway Cast]
    Mary Martin / Theodore … / Origin … / Ric …
    The Sound of Music [Ori …
  • The Ford 50th Anniversary Television Show
    Mary Martin
    The Ford 50th Anniversa …
  • Mary Martin Sings, Richard Rodgers Plays
    Mary Martin
    Mary Martin Sings, Rich …
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