David Merrick, a theatrical legend, was born on November 27, 1911, in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact as both a producer and actor, with his most notable credits including the 1974 film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, The Great Gatsby, the 1972 comedy-drama Play It Again, Sam, and the iconic 1969 musical extravaganza, Hello, Dolly!.
Merrick's personal life was marked by multiple marriages, as he was wed to Natalie Lloyd, Etan Aronson, Jeanne Gibson, Karen Prunczik, and Leonore Beck in succession.
