Background
Rich, Shirley was born on December 10, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Meyer David and Hattie (Goldman) Rich.
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Shirley Rich
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Shirley Rich, American casting director. Rockefeller Foundation fellow, 1946-1947; recipient Smith medal, Smith College, 1983, District Alumni award University Iowa, 1994. Member Casting Society of America (member at large board dirs 1988-1991, Hoyt Bowers award 1991), Academy Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Iowa, 1944. Master of Arts, Smith College, 1946.
Career
Assistant casting director, Rodgers & Hammerstein, New York City, 1948-1951;
eastern talent scout, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New York City, 1951-1954;
casting director, Harold Prince, New York City, 1963-1969;
casting director, Shirley Rich, Inc., New York City, since 1969. Consultant, teacher U. Iowa, Iowa City, Columbia University, New York City, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York. Judge Irene Ryan Awards, Washington.
Tony award voter American Theatre Wing, New York City, 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member Casting Society of America (member at large board dirs 1988-1991, Hoyt Bowers award 1991), Academy Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Interests
Connections
Married Lewis M. Krohn, October 26, 1952. Children: Steven Krohn, Lisa Krohn.
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Born
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Died
December 28, 2009 (aged 87) -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Judaism -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1944
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1946
Career
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1948 - 1951
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1951 - 1954
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1963 - 1969