Dean Martin

American singer, actor, comedian and film producer (1917–1995)

Born: 7 June 1917
Steubenville
Died: 25 December 1995
Beverly Hills
Country: United States
Active: 1932–
Record labels: Capitol Records, EMI, MGM Records, Reprise Records
Discography: 44 albums

Biography

Dean Martin was a jazz musician who played voice. Dean Martin was born on 7 June 1917 in Steubenville and died on 25 December 1995 in Beverly Hills. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and big band music. Record labels: Capitol Records, EMI, MGM Records and Reprise Records. The discography here lists 44 albums, from “Dean Martin Sings” (1955) to “The Dean Martin TV Show + The Silencers” (2002). Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2009) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian and television host. Nicknamed the "King of Cool", he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

You Can’t Love ’Em All 1967

Gentle on My Mind 1968 · Legacy I Can’t Give You Anything but Love 1968 · Pickwick/33 Records I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am 1969 · Reprise Records Only for Ever 1969 · Music for Pleasure For the Good Times 1971 · Reprise Records My Woman, My Woman, My Wife 1971 · Reprise Records You Were Made for Love 1971 · Pickwick/33 Records Dino 1972 · Reprise Records Sittin’ on Top of the World 1973 · Reprise Records You’re the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me 1973 · Reprise Records Once in a While 1978 · Reprise Records The Nashville Sessions 1983 · Warner Bros. Records

This Time I’m Swingin’! / Pretty Baby 1996

The Dean Martin TV Show + The Silencers 2002

Awards

Books about Dean Martin

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Dean Martin play?

Dean Martin is known for playing voice.

When and where was Dean Martin born?

Dean Martin was born 7 June 1917 in Steubenville.

What are Dean Martin's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Dean Martin Sings (1955), Swingin’ Down Yonder (1955), Pretty Baby (1957), A Winter Romance (1959) and Sleep Warm (1959).

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