Shirley Temple American Actress Born 1928 in Santa Monica
Shirley Temple · actor and film actor · American
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Biography
Shirley Temple was an American actress born on 23 April 1928 in Santa Monica. She died on 10 February 2014, aged 85. Audiences know her from Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
The earliest credit on record for Shirley Temple is Baby Burlesks (1932). Her filmography here covers 49 films from 1932 to 1975. She took on roles such as Sara Crewe in The Little Princess (1939) and Heidi in Heidi (1937).
Releases appeared through RCA Victor.
The records list 6 awards won by her. The earliest win listed is Academy Juvenile Award in 1935. The list of wins runs up to SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award in 2006.
Filmography
49 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1963 | The Victors | Film | |
| 1950 | Mr. Belvedere Goes to College | Film | |
| 1950 | The Story of Seabiscuit | Film | |
| 1949 | A Kiss for Corliss | Film | |
| 1949 | Adventure in Baltimore | Film | |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Film | |
| 1947 | Honeymoon | Film | |
| 1947 | That Hagen Girl | Film | |
| 1947 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | Film | |
| 1945 | Kiss and Tell | Film | |
| 1944 | I'll Be Seeing You | Film | |
| 1944 | Since You Went Away | Film | |
| 1942 | Miss Annie Rooney | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Kathleen | Film | |
| 1940 | The Blue Bird | Film | |
| 1940 | Young People | Film | |
| 1939 | Susannah of the Mounties | Film | |
| 1939 | The Little Princess | Sara Crewe | Film |
| 1938 | Just Around the Corner | Film | |
| 1938 | Little Miss Broadway | Film | |
| 1938 | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | Film | |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to Town | Film | |
| 1937 | Heidi | Heidi | Film |
| 1937 | Wee Willie Winkie | Film | |
| 1936 | Captain January | Film | |
| 1936 | Dimples | Film | |
| 1936 | Poor Little Rich Girl | Film | |
| 1936 | Stowaway | Film | |
| 1935 | Curly Top | Film | |
| 1935 | Our Little Girl | Film | |
| 1935 | The Little Colonel | Film | |
| 1935 | The Littlest Rebel | Film | |
| 1934 | Baby Take a Bow | Film | |
| 1934 | Bright Eyes | Film | |
| 1934 | Carolina | Film | |
| 1934 | Change of Heart | Film | |
| 1934 | Little Miss Marker | Film | |
| 1934 | Managed Money | Film | |
| 1934 | Mandalay | Film | |
| 1934 | Now and Forever | Film | |
| 1934 | Now I'll Tell | Film | |
| 1934 | Pardon My Pups | Film | |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Film | |
| 1933 | To the Last Man | Film | |
| 1932 | Baby Burlesks | Film | |
| 1932 | The Red-Haired Alibi | Film | |
| 1932 | War Babies | Film |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1998 | Kennedy Center Honors | Won | |
| 1990 | honorary citizen of Plzeň | Won | |
| 1970 | Golden Plate Award | Won | |
| 1960 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 1935 | Academy Juvenile Award | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to John Agar (1945 to 1950) and Charles Alden Black (1950 to 2005, ended by death). She was the mother of Lori Black. Education on record includes Harvard-Westlake School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Shirley Temple at the time of death?
Shirley Temple died on 10 February 2014 at the age of 85. She was born on 23 April 1928.
What is Shirley Temple known for?
Shirley Temple was known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
What is Shirley Temple’s nationality?
Shirley Temple was American, born in Santa Monica.
Who was Shirley Temple married to?
Shirley Temple’s marriages on record are to Charles Alden Black (1950 to 2005) and John Agar (1945 to 1950).
Has Shirley Temple won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q182580), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
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