Guide Note
Dean Martin was a singer, comedian, television and film actor who had a successful solo career, in addition to his success as a member of the famed Rat Pack, and as half of the comedy duo Martin and Lewis.
Fast Facts
- Born: Dino Paul Crocetti
- June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995
- Hometown: Steubenville, Ohio
- Nicknames: The King of Cool; Dino
- Years Active: 1940 - [1989]]
- Spoke only Italian until age five
- Dropped out of school in tenth grade
- Employment: Delivered bootleg liquor, served as a speakeasy croupier, blackjack dealer, steel mill worker, stockboy, roulette stickman
- Welterweight boxer under the name "Kid Crocett"
- Sang with local bands, billing himself as "Dino Martini"
- NBC Variety Hour: The Dean Martin Show
- Discography
- Filmography
Family
- Elizabeth (Betty) Anne McDonald ([1941]-[1949]])
- Stephen (Craig) Martin, June 29, 1942
- Claudia (Dean) Martin, March 16, 1944-2001 (breast cancer)
- Barbara (Gail) Martin, April 11, 1945
- Deana (Dina) Martin, August 19, 1948
- Jeanne Biegger (1949-1973)
- Dean Paul Martin (Jr.), [November 17]], 1951-March 21, 1987 (plane crash)
- Ricci James Martin, September 20, 1953
- Gina Caroline Martin, December 20, 1956
- Catherine Mae Hawn (1973-1976)
- Sasha (adopted)
