Little facts about Shirley Booth

• Shirley Booth was an American actress best known for her role as Lola Delaney, in the drama Come Back, Little Sheba, for which she received a Tony Award in 1950.
• Real name: Thelma Marjory Ford.
• Her astrological sign: Virgo.
• Height 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
• She was born in New Yor City on August 30, 1898.
• Parents: Virginia Martha Wright and Albert James Ford.
• In 1953, Booth received the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Come Back, Little Sheba, becoming the first actress ever to win both a Tony and an Oscar for the same role.
• From 1961 until 1966, Booth played the title role in the sitcom Hazel, for which she won 2 Emmy Awards.
• The actress has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard.
• Shirley Booth died in North Chatham (Cape Cod), Massachusetts in October 16, 1992 (age 94).