ETHEL MERMAN
Ethel Merman
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 16, 1908
Deathday: February 15, 1984
Place of Birth: Astoria, New York, USA
Biography
Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage." Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are "I Got Rhythm", "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "It's De-Lovely", "Friendship", "You're the Top", "Anything Goes", and "There's No Business Like Show Business", which later became her theme song.
Filmography
Starring
Mrs. Marcus (archive footage)
Self
2017·
This Is Bob Hope...Self (archive footage)
2013·
Six by SondheimSelf (archive footage)
2009·
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great DepressionSelf (archive)
2005·
Judy Garland DuetsSelf (archive footage)
Self (segment "Ethel Merman Medley") (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1985·
The Best of BroadwayHerself
1985·
Muppet TreasuresSelf
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1980·
Airplane!Lieutenant Hurwitz
Self
Lilly Loraine (voice)
Self
1977·
The Love BoatRoz Smith
1976·
The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest Star
Hedda Parsons
Self (archive footage)
1972·
Journey Back to OzMombi (voice)
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf
1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1968·
That's LifeDecorator
1968·
CillaSelf
Self
Self (uncredited)
Self
1967·
Annie Get Your GunAnnie Oakley
Rosanna McCloud
1966·
TarzanRosanna McCloud
1966·
That GirlHerself
1966·
BatmanLola Lasagne
1965·
The Art of LoveMadame Coco La Fontaine
1964·
The Hollywood PalaceSelf - Singer
Self
1963·
Vacation PlayhouseMaggie Brown
Clara Lovelace
1963·
MarilynSelf ("There's No Business...") (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mrs. Marcus
1962·
The Lucy ShowEthel Merman
Self - Co-Hostess, Self - Co-Host, Self
Self
1959·
StartimeSelf
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter, Self - Recipient / Performer
Self
1955·
The Chevy ShowSelf
1954·
The Best of BroadwayHattie Maloney
1954·
Anything GoesReno Sweeney
Molly Donahue
Libby Marks
Muriel Flood
Herself
1953·
Call Me MadamSally Adams
1951·
The Red Skelton ShowMother Hughes
1950·
What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
Self
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1943·
Stage Door CanteenEthel Merman
Linda Tyler
1938·
Happy LandingFlo Kelly
Jerry Allen
1936·
Anything GoesReno Sweeney
1936·
Strike Me PinkJoyce Lennox
Ethel Merman
1934·
Kid MillionsDot Clark
1934·
We're Not DressingEdith
1933·
Song ShoppingEthel Merman
1932·
IrenoIrene
Self
Herself
1932·
Time on My HandsSelf
1931·
RoamingMary
1931·
Old Man BluesHelen
1931·
Be Like MeEve
1931·
Devil SeaArlene
1930·
Follow the LeaderHelen King
1930·
Her Future1930·
The Cave Club