Shirley Booth

Background

Booth, Shirley was born in 1907.

Career

Began acting at age 18. Received Tony award for Broadway performance in Come Back, Little Sheba. Film appearances include About Mistress Leslie, Main Street to Broadway, Hot Spell, The Matchmaker, Come Back, Little Sheba (recip.

Academy Award, 1952). Appeared in television series, Hazel, 1961-1965 (recip. 2 Emmys), A Touch of Grace, 1973.

Achievements

• Shirley Booth has been listed as a notable actress by Marquis Who's Who.