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Dean Martin
(born Dino Paul Crocetti)
(June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995)
was an
American singer,
actor,
and comedian.
Nicknamed
the "King of Cool",
he is regarded as
one of the most
popular entertainers
of the mid-20th century.
Martin gained his
career breakthrough
together with comedian
Jerry Lewis,
billed as
Martin and Lewis,
in 1946.
They performed in nightclubs
and later had numerous
appearances on
radio and television
and in films.
Following an
acrimonious ending
of the
partnership in 1956,
Martin pursued a
solo career
as a performer
and actor.
He established himself
as a singer,
recording numerous
contemporary songs
as well as standards
from the
Great American Songbook.
Martin became one
of the most popular acts
in Las Vegas
and was known for
his friendship with
fellow artists
Frank Sinatra
and
Sammy Davis Jr.,
who together with
several others
formed
The Rat Pack.
Starting in 1965,
Martin was the host
of the television
variety program
The Dean Martin Show,
which centered on
Martin's singing
and comedic talents
and was characterized
by his relaxed,
easy-going demeanor.
From 1974 to 1984,
Martin was roastmaster on
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast,
a popular show
that drew celebrities,
comedians
and politicians.
Throughout his career,
Martin performed on
concert stages,
in nightclubs
and audio recordings
and appeared in
85 film and
television productions
and sold
12 million records
in the
United States alone,
over
50 million worldwide.
Martin's best-known
songs include
"Ain't That a Kick in the Head?",
"Memories Are Made of This",
"That's Amore",
"Everybody Loves Somebody",
"You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You",
"Sway",
and
"Volare".
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