Dean Martin was an American singer, actor, and comedian born in Ohio in 1917 to Italian immigrant parents. He dropped out of high school and had many odd jobs before finding fame in 1946 through his comedy and music partnership with Jerry Lewis. Martin went on to become part of the legendary Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., starring in over 50 films and his own popular TV show while performing in Las Vegas and on the live circuit. Throughout his career he had major success on the music charts, recording over 600 songs. Martin retired in 1984 and passed away on Christmas Day in 1995.