Dean Martin was an American singer, actor, comedian, and television icon. Known as the King of Cool, he was one of the most popular and influential entertainers of the 20th century. A major force in the development of popular music and comedy in the early days of television, Martin acted in his first nightclub act at age 12, and by age 15 he had his first major role on Broadway. In the 1950s, Martin became one of America's best-known celebrities as a singer
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He recorded several hit singles that charted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. As an actor, Martin is best known for his starring role as Jerry Lewis' friend on "The Jerry Lewis Show". His film career included roles in "The Bellboy" (1960), "The Funny Side of Life" (1969) and "That's Amore!" (1977).
Born: April 15, 1911
Died: December 25, 1995