Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Deceased · Born: Apr 23, 1928 · Died: Feb 10, 2014

Personal Details

BornApr 23, 1928 Santa Monica, California, USA
Spouse
  • Charles Black

    ( Dec 16, 1950 to Aug 4, 2005 )
  • John Agar

    ( Sep 19, 1945 to Dec 5, 1950 )
Parents
  • George Francis Temple
  • Gertrude Temple
  • George Temple
Relatives
  • Laurie Oldenstål (Cousin)
  • George Temple (Sibling)

Biography

Shirley Temple, the most renowned and beloved child star in the history of cinema, embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of entertainment at the tender age of three. Her incredible talent, versatility, and irresistible charm swiftly propelled her to superstardom, captivating audiences worldwide with her captivating performances.

At the astonishingly young age of five, Shirley Temple proved herself to be a triple threat, effortlessly exceling in acting, singing, and dancing. Her bright, bouncy, and cheerful on-screen presence endeared her to millions of fans, who eagerly devoured any product featuring her iconic image. From dolls to phonograph records, mugs to hats, dresses, and more, if it bore her likeness, it was a guaranteed bestseller.

Shirley Temple's unparalleled popularity led her to reign supreme at the box office for an unprecedented four consecutive years, 1935-1938, eclipsing the likes of legendary grown-up stars such as Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Robert Taylor, Gary Cooper, and Joan Crawford. However, by 1939, her phenomenal fame began to wane.

Although her film career eventually came to a close, Shirley Temple left an indelible mark on the industry. She starred in several notable movies, including the critically acclaimed "Since You Went Away" (1944) and "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer" (1947). Later in life, she distinguished herself as a diplomat, serving as an ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.

The enigmatic Shirley Temple's hair was once estimated to contain over 50 golden curls, a testament to her enduring mystique and captivating charm.

Career

1963
The Sound of Laughter
The Sound of Laughter as La Belle Diaperina (Saloon Singer)
The Story of Seabiscuit
The Story of Seabiscuit as Margaret O'Hara / Knowles
A Kiss for Corliss
A Kiss for Corliss as Corliss Archer
Adventure in Baltimore
Adventure in Baltimore as Dinah Sheldon
1948
Fort Apache
Fort Apache as Philadelphia Thursday
That Hagen Girl
That Hagen Girl as Mary Hagen
Honeymoon
Honeymoon as Barbara Olmstead
1945
Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell as Corliss Archer
1944
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away as Bridget 'Brig' Hilton
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing You as Barbara Marshall
Take It or Leave It
Take It or Leave It as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1942
Miss Annie Rooney
Miss Annie Rooney as Annie Rooney
1941
Kathleen
Kathleen as Kathleen Davis
1940
Young People
Young People as Wendy Ballantine
1939
Susannah of the Mounties
Susannah of the Mounties as Susannah 'Sue' Sheldon
1938
Little Miss Broadway
Little Miss Broadway as Betsy Brown Shea
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as Rebecca Winstead
1937
Wee Willie Winkie
Wee Willie Winkie as Priscilla 'Winkie' Williams
Heidi
Heidi as Heidi Kramer
1936
Poor Little Rich Girl
Poor Little Rich Girl as Barbara Barry
Stowaway
Stowaway as Barbara 'Ching-Ching' Stewart
Dimples
Dimples as Dimples Appleby
Captain January
Captain January as Helen 'Star' Mason
1935
The Little Colonel
The Little Colonel as Lloyd Sherman
The Littlest Rebel
The Littlest Rebel as Virginia 'Virgie' Cary
Our Little Girl
Our Little Girl as Molly Middleton
Curly Top
Curly Top as Elizabeth Blair
1934
Baby, Take a Bow
Baby, Take a Bow as Shirley Ellison
Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes as Shirley Blake
Now I'll Tell
Now I'll Tell as Mary Doran
Pardon My Pups
Pardon My Pups as Mary Lou Rogers
Now and Forever
Now and Forever as Penelope 'Pennie' Day
Little Miss Marker
Little Miss Marker as Marthy Jane aka 'Marky'
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer! as Shirley Dugan
Carolina
Carolina as Joan Connelly (uncredited)
Managed Money
Managed Money as Mary Lou Rogers
What's to Do?
What's to Do? as Mary Lou Rogers
To the Last Man
To the Last Man as Mary Stanley (uncredited)
1932
Red-Haired Alibi
Red-Haired Alibi as Gloria Shelton
War Babies
War Babies as Charmaine