Shirley MacLaine

American actress

Shirley MacLaine (born April 24, 1934) is an American movie and theatre actress. She is famous for her acting as well as her strong belief in reincarnation. She is the writer of a many autobiographical works, some about her New Age beliefs, as well as her Hollywood career. She is the older sister of Warren Beatty. She won the Academy Award for "Best Actress" in 1983, and has also received many other awards, including the Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards.

Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival, photo by Tony Shek
Born
Shirley MacLean Beaty

(1934-04-24) April 24, 1934 (age 90)
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)Steve Parker
(m. 1954-1982, divorced)
ChildrenSachi Parker
RelativesWarren Beatty (brother)
Annette Bening
(sister-in-law)
AwardsAcademy Awards
  • Best Actress
1983 Terms of Endearment

Emmy Awards

  • Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music
1976 Gypsy in My Soul

Golden Globe Awards

  • Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical/Comedy
1961 The Apartment
1964 Irma la Douce
  • Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama
1984 Terms of Endearment
1989 Madame Sousatzka
  • Cecil B. DeMille Award
1998 Lifetime Achievement

BAFTA Awards

  • Best Actress
1960 Ask Any Girl
1961 The Apartment

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