Shirley Jones

Birth Name:

Shirley Mae Jones

Birth Place:

Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

In 1986, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
She is an avid PETA supporter and is constantly fighting for animal rights
Before becoming an actress, she was crowned as the winner of the Miss Pittsburgh Pageant in 1952
She performed in front of audiences at the age of six, when she sang for her church choir
Quote: "After I won the Oscar, my salary doubled, my friends tripled, my children became more popular at school, my butcher made a pass at me, and my maid hit me up for a raise․"
Frequently portrays characters in various musicals
Is widely recognized for her strong, sultry singing voice
Served as a mentor for child actors David Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce and Ron Howard
Considered going back to school to pursue a veterinary career during a lull in her acting career
Was offered the role of Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch," but turned the part down

1958Golden Laurel - Top Female Musical Performance:Nominated
1959Golden Laurel - Top Female Musical Performance:Nominated
1960NBR Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
1961Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Winner
1961Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
1961Golden Laurel - Top Female Supporting Performance:Winner
1963Golden Globe - Best Actress - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1963Golden Laurel - Top Female Musical Performance:Nominated
1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
1971Golden Globe - Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1972Golden Globe - Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2003TV Land Award - Quintessential Non-Traditional Family:Nominated
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:Nominated
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
2007Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Winner
2010Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated

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