Shirley MacLaine
Acting
Biography
Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty; April 24, 1934) is an American actress, singer, author, activist, and former dancer. Known for her portrayals of quirky, headstrong, and eccentric women, MacLaine has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning seven decades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. Born in Richmond, Virginia, MacLaine made her acting debut as a teenager with minor roles in the Broadway musicals Oklahoma! and The Pajama Game. Following minor appearances as an understudy in vari…
Also known as
Shirley MacLean Beaty · Shirley McLaine
Latest News
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV
Tony Awards
1956 · TV
The View
1997 · TV
Golden Globe Awards
1944 · TV
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979 · TV
Glee
2009 · TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · TV
Only Murders in the Building
2021 · TV
Downton Abbey
2010 · TV
Film '72
1971 · TV
Omnibus
1967 · TV