Ethel Merman
Birth Name:
Ethel Agnes Zimmermann
Birth Place:
Astoria, New York, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress
Fast Facts
- Was named the 1966 Woman of the Year by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals
- Won the 1970 Drama Desk Award for Oustanding Performance
- In June 1964, she got married to actor Ernest Borgnine
- Before becoming an actress, she worked as a stenographer
- Was well known for singing the song "There's No Business Like Show Business․"
- Was a member of the original Broadway cast of the play "Annie Get Your Gun․"
- Would keep a Christmas tree up in her house all year round
Awards
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1954Golden Globe - Best Actress - Comedy or Musical:Winner