Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein , she originated many leading roles on stage over her career, including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (1949), the title character in Peter Pan (1954), and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1959).

Mary Martin. Actress: Peter Pan. Originally a dance instructor, she came to Broadway during the Depression to begin her career as a professional actress. A daughter of Texas, she originally began work as a dance instructor until a local evangelical-adherent burned down her studio citing her work as being too sinful for human nature.

2018年5月23日 · Mary Martin (1913-1990) was a popular stage actress, singer, dancer, television and movie star. Mary Martin was born in Weatherford, Texas, on December 1, 1913. As a child she was encouraged by her parents, Juanita and Judge Preston Martin, to study violin and voice.

Mary Martin was an award-winning actress, singer and Broadway star. This biography offers detailed information about her childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.

2024年11月27日 · Mary Martin (born December 1, 1913, Weatherford, Texas, U.S.—died November 3, 1990, Rancho Mirage, California) was an American singer and actress best known for her work in Broadway musicals. Martin attended private schools and for a …

1990年11月5日 · Mary Martin, America's favorite leading lady of musical comedy, as Ens. Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific," Maria von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" or the title role in "Peter Pan," died...

1990年11月3日 · Mary Martin was a sensation on Broadway in Kurt Weill’s One Touch of Venus in 1943, winning a Donaldson Award. She then starred with Yul Brynner in a short run of Lute Song (1946) and appeared in London in Noel Coward’s Pacific 1860 (1946).

Mary Martin was one of the greatest stars in Broadway history. Known for her powerful voice and incredible stage presence, she brought some of the most famous characters in musical theater to life. From South Pacific to Peter Pan, Mary Martin became a household name through her unforgettable performances.

Martin, Mary (1913–1990) Tony-Award winning actress, singer, dancer, and leading lady of the American musical comedy stage, best known for her portrayal of Peter Pan on stage and television .

1995年4月1日 · Mary Martin, musical theater star, was born Maria Virginia Martin in Weatherford, Texas, on December 1, 1913. She was the younger daughter of Preston and Juanita (Presley) Martin. Her father was an attorney, and her mother was a violin teacher.