Dean Martin
American singer and actor
Dean Martin was an American singer, actor, and comedian. One of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century, he was nicknamed "The King of Cool". Martin gained his career breakthrough together with comedian Jerry Lewis, billed as Martin... Wikipedia
Born: June 7, 1917, Steubenville, OH
Died: December 25, 1995 (age 78 years), Beverly Hills, CA
Spouse: Catherine Hawn (m. 1973–1976), Jeanne Biegger (m. 1949–1973), and Elizabeth Anne McDonald (m. 1941–1949)
Children: Dean Paul Martin, Deana Martin, Ricci Martin, and more
Height: 5′ 10″
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What caused Dean Martin's death?
Emphysema
Martin retired from public life in early 1995 and died of acute respiratory failure resulting from emphysema at his Beverly Hills home on Christmas Day, 1995, at the age of 78. The lights of the Las Vegas Strip were dimmed in his honor. Martin was interred at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Did Dean Martin speak fluent Italian?
Mini Bio. Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, to Gaetano Alfonso "Guy" Crocetti, an Italian immigrant and barber, and his Ohio-born wife, Angela (Barra) Crocetti. He spoke only Italian until age five.
Who went to Dean Martin's funeral?
Among those in attendance Thursday were Martin's longtime friend Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart and Shirley Mac-Laine. Frank Sinatra did not attend the service, but he was represented by his wife, Barbara.
Why did Dean Martin change his name?
Dean was born Dino Paul Crocetti. Upon entering show business, he changed his name to Dino Martini. Because there was a popular current singer named Nino Martini, Dean changed his name again, this time to Dean Martin. 5) He hated the Martin and Lewis movies.