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Shirley Jones

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Shirley Jones Fast Facts:

Named after Shirley Temple.
Grandfather, William B. Jones, founded the Jones Brewing Company in Smithton, PA, in 1907.
Was Miss Pittsburgh in 1952.
Originally planned to become a veterinarian but switched to acting after winning a scholarship to the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
After seeing her in The Big Slide, Burt Lancaster invited her to play Lulu Baines in Elmer Gantry, for which she won an Oscar.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Valentine's Day in 1986.

Shirley Jones Relationships:
Jack Cassidy - Ex-husband
Marjorie Jones - Mother
Marty Ingels - Husband
Patrick Cassidy - Son
Paul Jones - Father
Ryan Cassidy - Son
Shaun Cassidy - Son
William B. Jones - Grandfather
Shirley Jones Awards:
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1961 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1970 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1971 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1972 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie - Nominee
1960 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner