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Shirley Booth (born Marjory Ford; August 30, 1898 – October 16, 1992) was an American actress. One of only 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, Booth was the recipient of an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. Primarily a theater actress, Booth began her career on Broadway in 1925.
Shirley Booth was an acclaimed American performer who achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy Awards, and Tony Awards.
She is best known for her Academy Award-winning portrayal of Lola Delaney in Come Back, Little Sheba and her successful turn as the titular character in the sitcom Hazel.
She was primarily a stage actress, starting her career on Broadway in 1925 and appearing in many stage productions throughout her long career.