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Shirley Booth

Acting

Born August 30, 1898 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died October 16, 1992

Also known as Marjory Ford · Thelma Marjorie Ford

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Biography

Shirley Booth was an American actress. One of 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.

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Awards & recognition

  • Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year · 1954
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1953
  • Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1953
  • Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1950
  • Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Play · 1949
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  • Donaldson Awards
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1953 · nominated

Filmography7 titles

Come Back, Little Sheba

1952as Lola Delaney

The Year Without a Santa Claus

1974as Mrs. Claus (voice)

The Matchmaker

1958as Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi

What's My Line?

1950as Self

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Hazel

1961as Hazel Burke

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self