Ethel Merman, nascuda Ethel Agnes Zimmermann (Astoria, Nova York, 16 de gener de 1908 - Manhattan, Nova York, 15 de febrer de 1984), va ser una actriu i cantant nord-americana. Coneguda principalment per la seva veu distintiva i poderosa i els seus papers principals en el teatre musical, ha estat anomenada "la indiscutible primera dama dels escenaris de la comèdia musical".

Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908 – February 15, 1984) was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her powerful voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage." Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are "I Got Rhythm", "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "It's De-Lovely", "Friendship", "You're the Top", "Anything Goes", and "There's No Business Like Show Business", which later became her theme song.

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