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Ethel Merman

(Ethel Zimmerman)
actress, singer
Born: 1/16/1909
Birthplace: Astoria, New York

Tony Award-winning musical comedy entertainer known for her booming voice and extroverted style. Her Broadway performances include Girl Crazy (1930), Annie Get Your Gun (1946), and Call Me Madam (1950).

Ethel Merman
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Died: 2/15/1984

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