Quick Facts
Born:
1908-01-16
Birthplace:
Astoria, New York, USA
Credits:
92 Total Roles
Ethel Merman
Acting
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Biography
Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage." Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are "I Got Rhythm", "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "It's De-Lovely", "Friendship", "You're the Top", "Anything Goes", and "There's No Business Like Show Business", which later became her theme song.
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Known For
Airplane!
Lieutenant Hurwitz
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Mrs. Marcus
Batman
Lola Lasagne
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
The Love Boat
Roz Smith
There's No Business Like Show Business
Molly Donahue
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Lilly Loraine (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point MOVIE | Mrs. Marcus (archive footage) |
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Six by Sondheim MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Marilyn Monroe: In The Movies MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards MOVIE | Self (segment "Ethel Merman Medley") (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Judy Garland Duets MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show MOVIE | Self - Interviewee (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |