Dean paul martin jr biography

American actor and singer (1951–1987)

For the English soccer player of the same name, see Dean Martin (footballer born 1957).

Dean Paul Martin Jr. (born Dino Paul Crocetti Jr.; November 17, 1951 – March 21, 1987) was an American pop singer and film and television actor.

A member of the California Air National Guard, Martin died in a crash during a military training flight. He was the son of entertainer Dean Martin.

Early life

Martin's parents were the singer and entertainer Dean Martin and his second wife, Jeanne Biegger.

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Dean Paul was the fifth of Dean Martin's eight children and Jeanne's eldest son.^[1] He attended the Urban Military Academy in Brentwood, California. As a youth, he was encouraged toward a singing career.

Career

Music

At age 13, he joined Desi Arnaz Jr. and Billy Hinsche in the pop group Dino, Desi & Billy, which had a few minor hits in the US in 1965, entering the Billboard U.S. top 30 twice with "I'm a Fool" (