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Tony Martin

Tony Martin

Martin in 1953

Birth nameAlvin Morris
Born(1913-12-25)December 25, 1913
San Francisco, California
DiedJuly 27, 2012(2012-07-27) (aged 98)
Los Angeles, California
GenresBig band music
Traditional pop music
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1933–2009
LabelsDecca Records, Mercury Records, RCA Victor, Motown Records

Tony Martin (born Alvin Morris, December 25, 1913 – July 27, 2012) was an American actor and singer who was married to performer Cyd Charisse for 60 years.

Biography

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Early life

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Martin was born as Alvin Morris in San Francisco, California,[1] the son of Hattie (née Smith) and Edward Clarence Morris.[2][3]

Career

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In movies, he was first cast in a number of bit parts, including a role as a sailor in the movie Follow the Fleet (1936), starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Ro Tony Martin - IMDb JOL