Shirley Booth

Born: 1898-08-30

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Biography

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.

Known For

The Year Without a Santa Claus
Come Back, Little Sheba
The Matchmaker
About Mrs. Leslie
The Hostess with the Mostes'
Main Street to Broadway
The Smugglers
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Hot Spell
The Glass Menagerie

Top Movie Credits

The Year Without a Santa Claus Mrs. Claus (voice)
Come Back, Little Sheba Lola Delaney
The Matchmaker Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi
About Mrs. Leslie Mrs. Vivien Leslie
The Hostess with the Mostes' Perle Mesta
Main Street to Broadway Self
The Smugglers Mrs. Hudson
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Heloise Michaud
Hot Spell Alma Duval
The Glass Menagerie The Mother