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Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. She originated many roles over her career including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria in The Sound of Music. She was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1989. She was also the mother of actor Larry Hagman.

• Born: Mary Virginia Martin December 1, 1913 Weatherford, Texas, U.S.
• Died: November 3, 1990 (aged 76) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Actress, singer
• Years active: 1938–1985
• Spouse: Ben Hagman (1930–1936) Richard Halliday (1940–1973)

Read more about Mary Martin at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Patricia Neway, Operatic Soprano Who Won a Tony, Dies at 92
NY Times Music, 2012-02-01 05:42:39
Patricia Neway, left, and Mary Martin in "The Sound of Music."

Giorgio Tozzi, Esteemed Bass at the Met, Is Dead at 88
NY Times Music, 2011-06-02 14:27:06
Giorgio Tozzi and Mary Martin in a revival of “South Pacific.”

ON THE RECORD: Spotlight on Mary Martin and Beatrice Lillie
Playbill Combined , 2010-02-21 05:01:00
We listen to two compilations from Sepia, "Mary Martin: Cinderella/Three to Make Music" and "An Evening with Beatrice Lillie."