Dean Martin was an American singer and actor born in 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio. He first found fame as half of the hugely popular comedy duo Martin and Lewis alongside Jerry Lewis, before launching an equally successful solo career as a crooner and film star. As an actor he appeared in Rio Bravo (1959) and the original Oceans 11 (1960) as a member of the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. His relaxed, easygoing screen persona made him one of the defining entertainers of mid-century American show business. Martin remained a beloved figure in music, film and television until his death in 1995.
Dean Martin
78 years (Jun 7, 1917 – Dec 25, 1995)Steubenville, Ohio, USA
61 Movies6 Series
Dean Martin was an American singer and actor born in 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio. He first found fame as half of the hugely popular comedy duo Martin and Lewis alongside Jerry Lewis, before launching an equally successful solo career as a crooner and film star. As an actor he appeared in Rio Bravo (1959) and the original Oceans 11 (1960) as a member of the Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. His relaxed, easygoing screen persona made him one of the defining entertainers of mid-century American show business. Martin remained a beloved figure in music, film and television until his death in 1995.
Dean Martin (June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, film actor, television star and comedian.
Martin's hit singles included Memories Are Made of This, That's Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody, Mambo Italiano, Sway, Volare and Ain't That a Kick in the Head.
Nicknamed the King of Cool, he was one of the members of the Rat Pack and a major star in concert stage/night clubs, recordings, motion pictures, and television.