14 Facts About Virginia Martin

Virginia Martin was an American actress and singer known for her work on the Broadway stage and on television.

Virginia Martin was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1963.

Virginia Martin had two brothers, Jere and Donald, and was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga in 1949.

Virginia Martin's studies included ballet, musical theory, piano and voice.

Virginia Martin sang with the Chattanooga Opera Association, was soprano soloist at Second Presbyterian Church, and was Miss Chattanooga 1949.

Virginia Martin worked as entertainment manager at resort hotels in upstate New York and Florida for five summers.

In 1954, Virginia Martin was in the chorus of the original Broadway cast for the musical The Pajama Game.

Virginia Martin next appeared in the revue show New Faces of 1956.

In 1961, Virginia Martin originated the role of Hedy La Rue in the original Broadway production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

In 1963, Virginia Martin was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Young Belle Poitrine in the musical Little Me.

Virginia Martin played the younger version of Belle Poitrine with Nancy Andrews playing the older version of the character.

In February 1965, Virginia Martin played the lead role of Emily Kirsten in the musical Bajour; the role was originated by Nancy Dussault.

Virginia Martin made several appearances on Bewitched between 1965 and 1966, notably as Charmaine Leach, the wife of conniving private investigator Charlie Leach and the role of Roxie Ames.

Virginia Martin died on August 27,2009, in her native Chattanooga, Tennessee at the age of 81 from undisclosed causes.