Shirley MacLaine is an American actress, singer, dancer, author, and activist who has had a remarkable career in the entertainment industry. She was born on April 24, 1934, in Richmond, Virginia, as Shirley MacLean Beaty.
MacLaine began her career in show business as a Broadway actress in the 1950s, earning acclaim for her performances in musicals like "The Pajama Game" and "Me and Juliet." She made her film debut in 1955's "The Trouble with Harry," directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, she appeared in several films, steadily building her reputation as a talented actress.
In 1960, Shirley MacLaine starred in the film adaptation of the Broadway hit "The Apartment," directed by Billy Wilder, for which she received her first Academy Award nomination and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical. Her other notable films include "Irma la Douce," "Sweet Charity," "Terms of Endearment," and "Steel Magnolias." Her portrayal of Aurora Greenway in "Terms of Endearment" earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1984.
Besides her acting career, MacLaine is also known for her spiritual beliefs and interest in New Age philosophies. She has written several books on these subjects, such as "Out on a Limb" and "Dancing in the Light." Her candid and open approach to her personal beliefs has made her a distinctive figure in Hollywood.
Shirley MacLaine's talents and contributions to the entertainment industry have earned her numerous accolades and honors over the years. She remains an iconic and respected figure in Hollywood, and her work continues to inspire new generations of actors and entertainers.
One of my all time favourite actresses.
She can sing, dance and act anything comedy, drama and pathos.
The sister of Warren Beatty, but well known in her own right in Sweet Charity, The Apartment, Terms of Endearment, Steel
Magnolias and many more films.
Her legacy will live on.
Also, an author of many books.
