Acting
Shirley Booth
EN cinema · 10 credits
Born
30 August 1898
Died
16 October 1992 (aged 94)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Also known as Marjory Ford · Thelma Marjorie Ford
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
Filmography
The Year Without a Santa Claus
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
The Smugglers
as Mrs. Hudson
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
as Heloise Michaud
The Glass Menagerie
as The Mother
The Matchmaker
as Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi
Hot Spell
as Alma Duval
The Hostess with the Mostes'
as Perle Mesta
About Mrs. Leslie
as Mrs. Vivien Leslie
Come Back, Little Sheba
as Lola Delaney