Shirley Booth
Aug 30, 1898 — Oct 16, 1992 (94 years)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
5 Movies
2 Series
Shirley Booth was an American actress forged on the stages of Broadway, where she began her career in 1925 and where she shone for decades. She belongs to the select group of performers who achieved the acting Triple Crown, with an Oscar, two Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards to her name. Her great cinematic consecration came with 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (1952), for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress recreating her own stage role as a disillusioned wife. Television made her even more popular, with the comedy 'Hazel'. An actress of theatrical roots, she stood out for her emotional naturalness and her ability to lend dignity to ordinary women.
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5Movies
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Shirley Booth
5 Movies
2 Series
Shirley Booth was an American actress forged on the stages of Broadway, where she began her career in 1925 and where she shone for decades. She belongs to the select group of performers who achieved the acting Triple Crown, with an Oscar, two Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards to her name. Her great cinematic consecration came with 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (1952), for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress recreating her own stage role as a disillusioned wife. Television made her even more popular, with the comedy 'Hazel'. An actress of theatrical roots, she stood out for her emotional naturalness and her ability to lend dignity to ordinary women.
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The Year Without a Santa Claus
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A Touch of Grace
Grace Simpson
1973–
TV
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Heloise Michaud
1967
Film
Hazel
Hazel Burke
1961–
TV
The Matchmaker
Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi
1958
Film
Hot Spell
Alma Duval
1958
Film
About Mrs. Leslie
Mrs. Vivien Leslie
1954
Film
Come Back, Little Sheba
Lola Delaney
1953
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shirley Booth still alive?
Shirley Booth passed away on October 16, 1992 at age 94.
What are the most famous roles of Shirley Booth?
Shirley Booth is best known for roles in The Year Without a Santa Claus, Come Back, Little Sheba, The Matchmaker.
How many movies has Shirley Booth been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1953), Shirley Booth has appeared in 10 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Shirley Booth's first movie?
The career of Shirley Booth began with Come Back, Little Sheba (1953).
What is Shirley Booth's most recent movie or series?
Shirley Booth's most recent release is The Year Without a Santa Claus, which premiered on December 10, 1974.
What TV shows has Shirley Booth appeared in?
On television, Shirley Booth has appeared in The Oscars, What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dick Cavett Show.
Shirley Booth
1898-08-30 · Brooklyn, New York, United States
Shirley Booth (born Marjory Ford; August 30, 1898 – October 16, 1992) was an American actress. One of only 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, Booth was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. Primarily a theater actress, Booth began her career on Broadway in 1925.