Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1913-12-01
- Day of Death1990-11-03 (76 years)
- Place of BirthWeatherford, Texas, USA
- Also Known AsMary Virginia Martin
Mary Martin
Biography
Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress, singer, and Broadway star. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein, she originated many leading roles over her career including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music. She was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1989. She was the mother of actor Larry Hagman. Martin began her radio...Read More
Acting Career
- 1979
Valentine
As: Gracie Schwartz
- 1960
Peter Pan
As: Peter Pan
- 1957
Annie Get Your Gun
As: Annie Oakley
- 1956
Peter Pan
As: Peter Pan
- 1955
Peter Pan
As: Peter Pan
- 1952
South Pacific
As: Nellie Forbush
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
As: Billie Dawn
- 1946
Night and Day
As: Mary Martin
1943True to Life
As: Bonnie Porter
1943Happy Go Lucky
As: Marjory Stuart
- 1942
Star Spangled Rhythm
As: Mary Martin
- 1941
Birth of the Blues
As: Betty Lou Cobb
1941New York Town
As: Alexandra Curtis
1941Kiss the Boys Goodbye
As: Cindy Lou Bethany
1940Love Thy Neighbor
As: Mary Allen
1940Rhythm on the River
As: Cherry Lane
1939The Great Victor Herbert
As: Louise Hall