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

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

Top Movie Credits

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