- Born
- August 30, 1898
- Died
- October 16, 1992 (aged 94)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Also known as
- Marjory Ford, Thelma Marjorie Ford
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.