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

The Year Without a Santa Claus

Mrs. Claus (voice)

The Matchmaker

Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi

Come Back, Little Sheba

Lola Delaney

Main Street to Broadway

Self

Hot Spell

Alma Duval

The Hostess with the Mostes'

Perle Mesta

About Mrs. Leslie

Mrs. Vivien Leslie

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Heloise Michaud