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

Top Movie Credits

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