
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
20
Gender
Female
Birthday
1898-08-29
Day of Death
1992-10-16 (94 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Also Known As
Marjory Ford
Thelma Marjorie Ford
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.