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
About Mrs. Leslie
The Matchmaker
Hot Spell
Come Back, Little Sheba
Main Street to Broadway
The Smugglers
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
The Glass Menagerie
The Hostess with the Mostes'

Top Movie Credits

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