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Dean Martin
1917–1995Steubenville, OHItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Singer, actor, and Rat Pack member (born Dino Paul Crocetti) whose smooth style defined mid-century American entertainment.
Notable For
- Over 100 charted singles
- Rat Pack member with Sinatra and Davis
- Star of The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Honors & Recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
- Recording Academy / GRAMMYsfoundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dean Martin Italian?
Yes — Dean Martin is of Italian heritage. Singer, actor, and Rat Pack member (born Dino Paul Crocetti) whose smooth style defined mid-century American entertainment.
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Vocal/Pop
- Years
- 1917–1995
- Birth Place
- Steubenville, OH
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewConfirmed
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