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