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Shirley MacLaine

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Shirley MacLaine

A legendary actress navigates the highs and lows of a 70-year career in Hollywood, driven to leave a lasting legacy amidst the ever-changing landscape of the entertainment industry.

Born
1934
Height
1.70 m (5'7")
  • Also:
  • Actress
  • Writer
  • Producer
83
Credits on file
8
Decades active
12
Awards

In short · Acting since 1955, 8 decades active, 83 credits, 7 Golden Globe Award wins.

Now & next

  1. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama

  2. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award

  3. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama

  4. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role

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Biography

Shirley MacLaine, known for her role in *Terms of Endearment*, was born Shirley MacLean Beaty in Richmond, Virginia. Her mother, Kathlyn Corinne (MacLean), was a drama teacher from Nova Scotia, Canada, and her father, Ira Owens Beaty, was a professor of psychology and real estate agent from Virginia. She has a brother, Warren Beatty, who was born on March 30, 1937. Her ancestry includes English and Scottish heritage.

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Awards & Nominations

7 wins · 5 nominations

Golden Globe Awards

  • Won1989Golden Globe — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
  • Won1988Golden Globe — Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
  • Won1984Golden Globe — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
  • Won1964Golden Globe — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • Won1961Golden Globe — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • Won1955Golden Globe — New Star of the Year – Actress

Academy Awards

  • Won1983Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1977Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1975Oscar — Documentary (feature)
  • Nom1963Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1960Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1958Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role

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