Shirley Booth

Acting

Born: 1898-08-30
Died: 1992-10-16
From: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.5

Also Known As

Marjory FordThelma Marjorie Ford

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.

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Awards & Nominations8 won · 1 nominated

🏆 Won

Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

1954
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play

1953
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Actress

Come Back, Little Sheba

1953
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Actress

Come Back, Little Sheba

1953
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play

1950
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play

1949
🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

🏆 Won

Donaldson Awards

🏆 Won

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series