Dean Martin
was active from 1939 to 1995. Born Dino Paul Crocetti, he became both actor and singer. After dropping out of High School in the tenth grade he worked odd jobs, including a part-time job as an amateur welterweight boxer under the name "Kid Crochet." Martin also dabbled in illegal activities, including driving liquor across state lines during prohibition, selling lottery tickets, acting as a bookie and working as a card dealer and croupier in local gambling joints. |
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