Shirley MacLaine

MacLaine has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1615 Vine Street. She died 22 January, 2004 at the age of 81 from lung cancer and was interred in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. She was named after Shirley Temple. In 1979 she astounded audiences in the Broadway show Sugar Babies, and took a role in David Lynch's movie Mulholland Dr.. In political circles, MacLaine is known for her close friendship with Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich, a candidate for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination. Her film career effectively ended in 1956, but she remained active in the theatre. In 1975, she received a nomination for Best Documentary Feature for her documentary The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir. She grew up in Houston, and took up dancing to help exercise her legs to help her rickets.

She stayed busy over the next several years, garnering an Academy Award nomination in 1960 for The Apartment. Her father insisted on the name Johnnie, but she was often called Annie. Her first film was the Alfred Hitchcock black comedy The Trouble With Harry in 1955. Miller was famed for her speed in tap dancing; she claimed to be able to tap 500 times per minute. Wallis was in the audience, took note of MacLaine, and signed her to go to Hollywood to work for Paramount Pictures. She became famous for her roles in films such as Kiss Me Kate, Easter Parade and On the Town. A few months thereafter, with Haney still out of commission, director/producer Hal B. She was given a contract with RKO at the age of thirteen (she had told them she was eighteen).

She achieved her goal when she became understudy to actress Carol Haney in The Pajama Game; Haney broke her ankle and MacLaine replaced her. Born Johnnie Lucille Collier in Chireno, Texas, she was considered a child dance prodigy. Upon graduating from high school, MacLaine moved to New York City to live out her dream of being a Broadway actress. Ann Miller (April 12, 1923 - January 22, 2004) was an American dancer, singer and actress. She is the sister of actor/director Warren Beatty (Beatty changed his name from Beaty to Beatty). The Devil on Horseback (1936). She is also the writer of a large number of autobiographical works, many dealing with her new age beliefs as well as her Hollywood career. The Life of the Party (1937).

Shirley MacLaine, born Shirley MacLean Beaty (born April 24, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia), is an American actress, well-known not only for her acting but for her devotion to her belief in reincarnation. Stage Door (1937). 1959 - Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role - Some Came Running. Radio City Revels (1938). 1961 - Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role - The Apartment. You Can't Take It with You (1938). 1964 - Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role - Irma la Douce. Room Service (1938).

1976 - Nominated Best Documentary, Features - The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir. Tarnished Angel (1938). 1978 - Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role - The Turning Point. Too Many Girls (1940). 1984 - Won Best Actress in a Leading Role - Terms of Endearment. Hit Parade of 1941 (1940). Melody Ranch (1940).

Time Out for Rhythm (1941). Go West, Young Lady (1941). True to the Army (1942). Priorities on Parade (1942).

Reveille with Beverly (1943). What's Buzzin', Cousin? (1943). Hey, Rookie (1944). Jam Session (1944).

Carolina Blues (1944). Eadie Was a Lady (1945). Eve Knew Her Apples (1945). The Thrill of Brazil (1946).

Easter Parade (1948). The Kissing Bandit (1948). On the Town (1949). Watch the Birdie (1950).

Texas Carnival (1951). Two Tickets to Broadway (1951). Lovely to Look at (1952). Small Town Girl (1953).

Kiss Me, Kate (1953). Deep in My Heart (1954). Hit the Deck (1955). The Opposite Sex (1956).

The Great American Pastime (1956). Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976). Mulholland Dr. (2001).