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Dean Martin

Get ready to meet Dean Martin, the 'King of Cool' who sang, acted, and made everyone laugh!

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Dean Martin's Wild Party slot machine

Dean Martin's Wild Party slot machine

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Sammy Davis Jr, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin, James Garner and Paul Newman
Dean Martin drawing cropped
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Kim Sisters with Dean Martin
Dean Martin Mural in Steubenville
Closeup of Dean Martin's Wild Party slot machine
Dean Martin mausoleum
Dean Martin, Martha Hyer, assistant director William McGarry, Shirley MacLaine and Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin Grave
Dean Martin Day Parade: Philbin and Holtz Presiding
Closeup waitress from Dean Martin's Wild Party

Key Facts

Born
June 7, 1917.
Birthplace
Steubenville, Ohio, USA.
Known For
Singing, acting, and comedy.
Famous Nickname
The 'King of Cool'.
Fun Fact
He sold over 50 million records worldwide!

Who Was the Coolest Guy Around?

Imagine a super-smooth singer and funny actor named Dean Martin! He was born a long, long time ago, in 1917. People called him the 'King of Cool' because he always seemed so relaxed and had a great smile. He became super famous by performing with his comedy partner, Jerry Lewis. They were like a famous duo, doing shows together on TV and in movies, making lots of people giggle!

From Partner to Solo Star!

After working with Jerry Lewis for many years, Dean Martin decided to do his own thing. He became an amazing solo singer, singing songs that are still popular today, like 'That's Amore'. He also loved to act in movies. He was so good that he became a huge star in Las Vegas, a city known for its bright lights and shows. He even hung out with other famous friends like Frank Sinatra!

His Own TV Show!

Dean Martin had his very own TV show called 'The Dean Martin Show'. It was like a big party every week! He would sing his hit songs and tell jokes. He was so good at making people laugh that he also hosted a special show called 'The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast'. This is where famous people would playfully tease each other, and Dean was the boss of the fun!

So Many Records and Movies!

Dean Martin was a busy star! He made 85 movies and TV shows, which is a LOT! He also sold millions and millions of records. That means over 50 million people around the world bought his music. Some of his most famous songs are 'Ain't That a Kick in the Head?' and 'Everybody Loves Somebody'. He was truly one of the biggest stars of his time!

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