Shirley Booth: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As Thelma Booth Ford • Thelma Marjorie Ford
Born August 30, 1898 • New York City • New York
Died October 16, 1992 (aged 94) • Massachusetts
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1953) • Academy Award (1953): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (1963): Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series (Lead) • Emmy Award (1962): Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series (Lead) • Golden Globe Award (1953): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Tony Award (1953): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1950): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1949): Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic)
Married To Ed Gardner (1929–1942) • William Hogg Baker, Jr. (1943–1951 [his death])
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Come Back, Little Sheba" (1952) • "Playhouse 90" (1957) • "Main Street to Broadway" (1953) • "The United States Steel Hour" (1954–1961) • "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" (1969) • "CBS Playhouse" (1967) • "The Matchmaker" (1958) • "Hot Spell" (1958) • "About Mrs. Leslie" (1954) • "Hazel" (1961–1966) • "A Touch of Grace" (1973)

Top Questions

Where was Shirley Booth born?
Shirley Booth was born in New York City, New York, United States.
Is Shirley Booth married?
Ed Gardner (1929–1942), William Hogg Baker, Jr. (1943–1951 [his death])
When was Shirley Booth born?
Shirley Booth was born on August 30, 1898.

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