Dean Martin
Dino Paul Crocetti was BOTD in1917 in Steubenville, Ohio, to Gaetano Alfonso Crocetti, a barber who was an Italian immigrant, and his wife, Angela, who was born in Ohio.
We often talk about great singers and obviously name Dean Martin. We talk about great comedy teams and obviously name Lewis & Martin. We all talk about great entertainers and obviously name Dean Martin. However, when we talk about all-time great comedians, we don’t bring up the name Dean Martin nearly enough.
Yet, the man was absolutely hilarious. When you watch his comedy routines and his hilarious talk show appearances, you realize he had a wonderful gift for comedy. I think the reason many don’t realize it is they believed him to always be drunk off his butt. He wasn’t, of course, but he acted the part to absolute perfection.
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Dean Martin as Dude, Rio Bravo (1959)
Another thing Dean Martin doesn’t’ get enough credit for (IMO) is his acting. He gave each and every one of his roles exactly what it needed. He was never too large for the scene and certainly never too small. Drama, comedy, and everything in between. I love his westerns, comedies, and most definitely his Matt Helm movies.
Delirious fun!
My personal favorite Dean Martin Movies:
- Rio Bravo (in arguably his best performance)
- The Stooge
- The Wrecking Crew
- The Silencers
- Airport
- The Cannonball Run
- Oceans 11
- The Sons of Katie Elder
- Artists and Models
- Hollywood or Bust
- You’re Never too Young
- Pardners
- Robin and the 7 Hoods
- Living it Up
- 3 Ring Circus
- The Caddy
- That’s My Boy
- At War with the Army
- My Friend Irma
- My Friend Irma Goes West
- Sailor Beware
- Jumping Jacks
- Money from Home
Suffice to say, I’m a HUGE fan.
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Behind the Scenes of The Stooge