The famous American actress and writer Shirley McLaine Beatie was born on April 24, 1934 in the USA, Virginia, the city of Richmond. Shirley's father and mother were ardent Baptists, with his father having the title of professor of psychology, and his mother was a teacher of dramatic art. Since childhood, Shirley McLaine was engaged in ballet, and because of her high stature she had to play male roles. Later, having decided that she was too tall and ugly legs, she left ballet classes, started pop
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The famous American actress and writer Shirley McLaine Beatie was born on April 24, 1934 in the USA, Virginia, the city of Richmond. Shirley's father and mother were ardent Baptists, with his father having the title of professor of psychology, and his mother was a teacher of dramatic art. Since childhood, Shirley McLaine was engaged in ballet, and because of her high stature she had to play male roles. Later, having decided that she was too tall and ugly legs, she left ballet classes, started pop dancing and went to New York. There she danced on Broadway, and her first debut in 1954 was the musical “Pjama Game”.
In 1955, she starred in the film with the famous director Alfred Hitchcock.
" Trouble with Harry. She even won a Golden Globe Award. This was followed by more famous films: in 1956.
"Around the world in 80 days" And in 1958, "And They Won." For this dramatic role, Shirley McLaine was nominated for an Oscar.
And then there is just a series of “star” roles in very memorable films, which also received Golden Globe Awards and Oscar nominations. These are such famous films as The Apartment (directed by Billy Wilder), drama
Children's hour" Where Shirley McLaine and Audrey Hepburn composed a magnificent acting duet. The films “Tender Irma” and “Turning Point” are again nominated for “Oscar”. In 1983, she won an Oscar for her dramatic role in the film.
The language of tenderness .
Among other films with the participation of Shirley McLaine, you can highlight the work of My Geisha.
"Sweet Charity" Postcards from the edge of the abyss.
The actress also appeared in television films. In the film “American Old Hares” starred quartet: Shirley McLaine, Joan Collins, Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds.
Shirley McLane has mostly played eccentric characters in recent years. She was very friendly with Frank Sinatra, they starred together in the film. Barbara Streisand celebrates her birthday on the same day. The brother of actress Warren Beatie also set foot on the acting path.
Her husband, Steve Parker, was a businessman. From him Shirley has a daughter Sachi Parker, who also became an actress.
She shares the views of the Democratic Party, was close to the Kennedy clan.
Awarded on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for his contribution to American cinema.
