Shirley Booth

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.

Known For

Mrs. Claus (voice)

The Year Without a Santa Claus

Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi

The Matchmaker

Lola Delaney

Come Back, Little Sheba

Mrs. Vivien Leslie

About Mrs. Leslie

Alma Duval

Hot Spell

Self

Main Street to Broadway

Heloise Michaud

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Mrs. Hudson

The Smugglers

Amanda Wingfield

The Glass Menagerie