Dean Martin

Description: (One of the Most Popular and Enduring American Entertainers of the Mid-20th Century)

Dean Martin, born as Dino Paul Crocetti, was an American singer, actor, as well as a comedian counted amongst the most popular entertainers of the 20th century in the United States. He is best remembered for his shows, ‘The Dean Martin Show’ and ‘The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast’. He also teamed up with Jerry Lewis to form a duo called ‘Martin and Lewis’ that became immensely popular among the audiences. He was a member of the famous ‘Rat Pack’ (which also had members like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.) as well. Charming and talented, Martin had also acted in several films in his long career. His filmography includes ‘The Young Lions’, ‘Some Came Running’, ‘Ocean's 11’, ‘Sergeants 3’, and ‘Who's Got the Action?’ Apart from acting and performing comedy, Martin was a singer as well and had earned a lot of popularity for his hit singles, such as ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’, ‘You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You’, ‘Sway’, ‘Volare’, ‘That's Amore’, ‘Ain't That a Kick in the Head?’, and ‘Memories Are Made of This’. He was known for his pleasant cool personality and many described him as the “King of cool” in the industry.

Overview

Birthday June 7, 1917 (Gemini)
Born In United States
Alternative names Dino Paul Crocetti
Died on December 25, 1995
Spouse/Ex- Jeanne Martin
Parents Gaetano Crocetti
Angela Crocetti
Children Dean Paul Martin
Relatives Bill Crocetti
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