Shirley Jones

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Shirley Jones Fast Facts:

Her parents named her after Shirley Temple.
Her grandfather, William B. Jones, founded the Jones Brewing Company in Smithton, PA, in 1907.
Was Miss Pittsburgh in 1952.
Planned to attend college and become a veterinarian before winning a scholarship to the Pittsburgh Playhouse as a prize for being the first runner-up to Miss Pennsylvania.
Burt Lancaster saw her in TV's The Big Slide and asked her to play the role of Lulu Baines in Elmer Gantry, a performance that won her an Oscar.
Turned down the role of Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch.
Received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Valentine's Day in 1986.
Cowrote the book Shirley & Marty: An Unlikely Love Story (1990), which chronicled her relationship with husband Marty Ingels.
Supports PETA and is a vegetarian.

Shirley Jones Relationships:
Marty Ingels - Husband
Jack Cassidy - Ex-husband
Marjorie Jones - Mother
Ryan Cassidy - Son
William B. Jones - Grandfather
Patrick Cassidy - Son
Paul Jones - Father
Shaun Cassidy - Son
Shirley Jones Awards:
1961 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1971 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1970 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1960 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner
1972 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy Series or Television Movie - Nominee
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1963 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Nominee