Marie Osmond (Olive Marie Osmond, born October 13, 1959) is an American singer, actress and entrepreneur best known for a long career in popular and country music, television and consumer products. She was born in Ogden, Utah (Ogden) and is a member of the extended Osmond family; her brother is Donny Osmond. Unlike the siblings who performed as The Osmonds, Marie built a solo career that encompassed music, television and product design.
Early life and recording career
Raised in a large performing family, Osmond began recording as a teenager. Her 1973 debut single, "Paper Roses", brought her mainstream attention and established her as both a pop and country performer. Over the 1970s and 1980s she recorded several albums and charted in country music, expanding her audience beyond the family variety act; she remained identified with the country and pop crossover market.
Television, stage and public profile
Marie and Donny became a high-profile entertainment duo with a variety and talk format that launched national television exposure. Over decades they have co-hosted shows, toured, and headlined residency engagements. Marie also appeared in television dramas, stage productions and specials that showcased both musical and acting skills, allowing her to alternate between solo work and partnership projects with her brother.
- Breakthrough single: "Paper Roses" and subsequent albums
- Co-host of the Donny & Marie television program and later joint projects
- Stage and guest acting roles, and frequent television appearances
- Business ventures including branded dolls and lifestyle products
Beyond performing, Osmond developed a line of collectible dolls and family-focused products as a designer and entrepreneur; she remains identified with doll design and related merchandising (doll, designer). She has published books, recorded seasonal music, and supported charitable causes, often emphasizing children's health and community fundraising.
Today Marie Osmond is recognized for a multifaceted career that spans pop and country music, television partnership with her brother, commercial product design and philanthropy. Her trajectory illustrates how a solo performer from a prominent entertainment family can create a distinct public identity while maintaining collaborative projects and long-term public service.