Mary Martin: Biography, Facts and Career
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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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- Full name: Mary Martin
- Born: 1913-12-01
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q285483
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Who is Mary Martin?
Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer.
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Mary Martin is United States.
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Mary Martin was born on 1913-12-01.
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