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Shirley Temple: Biography

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Birth Name: Shirley Jane Temple
Birth Place: Santa Monica, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/23/1928, Taurus
Profession: Actor; singer

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Shirley Temple Fast Facts:

Started dancing at the age of 3.
Was featured in numerous one-reelers before starring in her first full-length film, The Red-Haired Alibi, in 1933.
Hollywood's box office champ 1935-38.
Received a special miniature Academy Award in 1934 and remains the youngest recipient of any Oscar.
In the 1930s, licensed her likeness to many products, including the Shirley Temple dolls.
Popularized the film songs "On the Good Ship Lollipop" (from Bright Eyes) and "Animal Crackers in My Soup" (from Curly Top).
Was considered for the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz but her studio, Fox, refused to lend her to MGM.
Last feature film was A Kiss for Corliss in 1949.
In 1958, she premiered her television series, Shirley Temple's Storybook, which she hosted.
Served in diplomatic roles such as United States Representative to the United Nations and Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana.

Shirley Temple Relationships:
George Francis Temple - Father
Gertrude Temple - Mother
John Agar - Ex-husband
Charles Black - Husband (deceased)
Jack Temple - Brother
George Francis Temple Jr. - Brother
Susan Falaschi - Daughter
Charles Alden Black Jr. - Son
Lori Black - Daughter
Shirley Temple Awards:
1934 Oscar: Special Award - Nominee
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award - Winner

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