Shirley Booth

Acting

Shirley Booth

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

Died October 16, 1992 · aged 94

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 MatchmakerThe Matchmaker · 1958
The Matchmaker
7.01958
MovieComedyRomance
Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.
The Year Without a Santa ClausThe Year Without a Santa Claus · 1974
The Year Without a Santa Claus
7.11974
MovieAnimationFamily
Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season's cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children's hearts and put Santa back in action.
Come Back, Little ShebaCome Back, Little Sheba · 1953
Come Back, Little Sheba
7.31953
MovieDrama
A mismatched couple's marital problems come to the surface when the husband develops an interest in their pretty boarder.
Hot SpellHot Spell · 1958
Hot Spell
5.91958
MovieDrama
Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, tries to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
About Mrs. LeslieAbout Mrs. Leslie · 1954
About Mrs. Leslie
7.41954
MovieDramaRomance
A lonely, unhappy owner of a Beverly Hills boarding house reflects on her lonely, unhappy life and the lonely, unhappy man she once loved.
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good NightDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night · 1967
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
10.01967
MovieDrama
Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
The Hostess with the Mostes'The Hostess with the Mostes' · 1957
The Hostess with the Mostes'
1957
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Perle Mesta, who became, first, a renowned society hostess, and then an ambassadress.
The SmugglersThe Smugglers · 1968
The Smugglers
5.81968
MovieMysteryDrama
A woman and her stepdaughter attempt to sneak a few souvenirs past customs and inadvertently become the couriers for an international smuggling ring.

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