Mary Martin Net Worth, Age, Husband, Bio, Wiki

Mary Virginia Martin, known professionally as Martin, was born on December 1, 1913 in Weatherford, Texas. She passed away on November 3, 1990 at the age of 76 in Rancho Mirage, California.

She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford. Martin was an actress and singer, active from 1938 to 1985. She was married to Benjamin Hagman from 1930 to 1936 and Richard Halliday from 1940 until his death in 1973. She had two children, including Larry Hagman.

Mary Martin net worth

During her time at finishing school in Nashville, Martin's career as an actress and singer began to flourish. She became a muse for the renowned duo Rodgers and Hammerstein and went on to originate several leading roles on stage.

Some of her notable performances include Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, Peter Pan in the eponymous play, and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music.

Her talent and contributions to the arts were recognized when she was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1989. It is also worth mentioning that Martin was the mother of actor Larry Hagman. She had an estimated net worth of $17 Million.

Mary Martin Family and personal life

Mary Martin was born in Weatherford, Texas and had a stable and happy childhood. She had a close relationship with her parents and siblings.

Despite doctors' warnings, her mother Juanita wanted a son and Mary grew up as a tomboy. As a young actress, Martin had a natural talent for recreating musical sounds. Her father was a lawyer named Preston Martin, while her mother was a violin teacher named Juanita Presley.

Martin's family's barn and orchard entertained her endlessly. She frequently visited her older sister Geraldine, whom she called "Sister". Their enjoyable activities included climbing trees and riding ponies. Martin also adored her father.

'He was tall, good-looking, silver-haired, with the kindest brown eyes. Mother was the disciplinarian, but it was Daddy who could turn me into an angel with just one look. 19  Martin, who said "I'd never understand the law, 19  began singing at a bandstand, outside the courtroom where her father worked every Saturday night. She sang in a trio with her sister and Marion Swofford, all three in bellhop costumes. "Even in those days, without microphones, my high piping voice carried all over the square. I have always thought that I inherited my carrying voice from my father.'

Who is Mary Martin married with?

Mary Martin dated Benjamin Hagman. She loved following Fanny Brice at singing engagements in Nashville, but school was boring and too rigorous. She missed Weatherford, relatives, and Hagman.

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During a visit, Mary and Benjamin encouraged her mother to marry them. She married on November 3, 1930, at Grace Episcopal Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Expecting her first child, Larry Hagman, she left Ward–Belmont 10 months later. She enjoyed starting her new life, but she knew it was "role playing".

Martin's dream of having a family and a white picket fence faded while they were on their honeymoon, which was spent at her parents' home.

'I was 17, a married woman without real responsibilities, miserable about my mixed-up emotions, afraid there was something awfully wrong with me because I didn't enjoy being a wife. Worst of all, I didn't have enough to do.'