Marti Caine

Marti Caine
Born
Lynne Denise Shepherd

(1945-01-26)26 January 1945
Died4 November 1995(1995-11-04) (aged 50)
NationalityBritish
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • singer
  • dancer
  • presenter
  • writer
Years active1975–1995
Known forWinner and presenter of New Faces
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Spouse(s)Malcolm Stringer (1962–1979)
Kenneth Ives (1984–1995)

Marti Caine, born Lynne Denise Shepherd (26 January 1945 – 4 November 1995), was an English comedienne, actress, dancer, presenter, singer, and writer, who first came to national attention by winning the television talent show New Faces in 1975, and went on to become a variety star on shows including the self-titled Marti Caine (1979–84), and as host of the revived New Faces (1986–88).