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Mary Martin

singer and actress

Born: Died: American

Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein, she originated many leading roles on stage over her career, including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (1949), the title character in Peter Pan (1954), and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1959). Over the course of her career, she won four Tony Awards and an Emmy Award. She was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1989. She was the mother of actor Larry Hagman.

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American singer and actress

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  1. Mary Martin is born

    Mary Martin, American singer and actress, known for american singer and actress, was born on 1913-12-01. Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer.

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When was Mary Martin born?
Mary Martin was born on 1913-12-01 (American).
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American singer and actress
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When did Mary Martin die?
Mary Martin died on 1990-01-01.

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