Memorable Facts About Dean Martin Jr., Golden Boy Gone Wrong
Dean Paul Martin Jr was his Rat Pack father’s “golden boy”. This multi-talented athlete and artist could have outshone his famous father—if he hadn’t flown too close to the sun.
1. He Was A Golden Boy
Dean Paul Martin Jr was the quintessential “golden boy” of his generation. Not only did he inherit his famous father’s good looks and effortless coolness, but he also proved to be a star in his own right. He was a talented musician and actor, a high-achieving professional athlete and even a fearless fighter jet pilot.
Tragically, he never had the chance to outshine his father.
2. He Was Hollywood Royalty
Dean Martin Jr entered the world as a nepo baby on November 17, 1951. His birth name was Dino Paul Crocetti Jr but it didn’t take him long to adopt the name of his famous father, the legendary crooner and actor, Dean Martin. He was his father’s fifth child, but the first in his second marriage to the actress, Jeanne Biegger.
With that pedigree, Dean Martin Jr was practically born with a spotlight on him.
3. He Was Just Too Good At Everything
According to one of his friends, Martin was never afraid of his father’s shadow. In fact, it might have been the reverse. From the time that he was young, he was “too good at too many things”. Not only was he a heartthrob, but he also had a winning combination of charm, talent, and connections that made him irresistible.
Even his babysitters were Hollywood heartthrobs.
4. He Had Famous Babysitters
For Martin, growing up in the entertainment world had its perks. Including a revolving door of A-list family friends. While most households turn to the eager teenager next door for babysitting, Martin’s babysitter only walked on red carpets and wore couture. Even as a toddler, he was bouncing on the knee of none other than Marilyn Monroe.
But that doesn’t mean that he was a brat.
