- Shirley Booth was an American actress best known for her role as Lola Delaney, in the drama Come Back, Little Sheba, for which she received a Tony Award in 1950.
- Real name: Thelma Marjory Ford.
- Her astrological sign: Virgo.
- Height 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
- She was born in New Yor City on August 30, 1898.
- Parents: Virginia Martha Wright and Albert James Ford.
- In 1953, Booth received the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Come Back, Little Sheba, becoming the first actress ever to win both a Tony and an Oscar for the same role.
- From 1961 until 1966, Booth played the title role in the sitcom Hazel, for which she won 2 Emmy Awards.
- The actress has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard.
- Shirley Booth died in North Chatham (Cape Cod), Massachusetts in October 16, 1992 (age 94).
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