Shelley Long
Biography
Shelley Long is an American actress, singer, and comedian. Born on August 23, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. She is known for her role as Diane Chambers on the sitcom Cheers, for which she received five Emmy nominations, winning in 1983 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and two Golden Globe Awards. Long has also appeared in several films, including Night Shift, Irreconcilable Differences, The Money Pit, Outrageous Fortune, and Troop Beverly Hills. She reprised her role as Diane Chambers in three episodes of the spin-off Frasier, earning an additional guest star Emmy nomination. Long has a total of 88 known credits in her acting career.
Career overview
Shelley Long is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She has appeared in numerous movies, including Night Shift, Irreconcilable Differences, The Money Pit, Outrageous Fortune, Hello Again, Troop Beverly Hills, The Brady Bunch Movie, and A Very Brady Sequel.
In addition to her film work, Long has also made notable appearances in television. She is perhaps best known for her role as Diane Chambers in the sitcom Cheers, for which she received five Emmy nominations and won one in 1983 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won two Golden Globe Awards for this role.
Long has continued to work in television, reprising her role as Diane Chambers in three episodes of the spin-off Frasier, for which she received an additional guest star Emmy nomination. Throughout her career, Long has accumulated a large number of credits, with 88 known credits to her name.
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- The Cleaner (2021) as Sharon Enderly
- Different Flowers (2017) as Grandma Mildred
- Different Flowers (2017) Producer
- Christmas in the Heartland (2017) as Judy Wilkins
- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) as Self
- Love Again (2014) as Nona
- The Wedding Chapel (2013) as Jeanie Robertson
- Holiday Road Trip (2013) as Cynthia
- Best Man Down (2012) as Gail
- Strawberry Summer (2012) as Eileen Landon
- Zombie Hamlet (2012) as Shine Reynolds
- Merry In-Laws (2012) as Mrs. Claus
- The Dog Who Saved the Holidays (2012) as Aunt Barbara
- The Dog Who Saved the Holidays (2012) Co-Producer
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Rya Bellows
- A.N.T. Farm (2011) as Mrs. Busby
- Retired at 35 (2011)
- Pizza Man (2011) as Mrs. Burns
- Holiday Engagement (2011) as Meredith Burns
- Modern Family (2009) as DeDe Pritchett
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Ice Dreams (2009) as Harriet Clayton
- Trust Me (2007) as Mitzi Robinson
- A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser (2007) as Barbara
- Honeymoon with Mom (2006) as Marla (Mom)
- Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door (2006) as Betsy Lucas
- Boston Legal (2004) as Miriam Watson
- Complete Savages (2004) as Judy
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as Miss Candy
- 8 Simple Rules (2002) as Mary Ellen
- The Santa Trap (2002) as Molly Emerson
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
- The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002) as Carol Brady
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Lauren Chase
- Dr. T & the Women (2000) as Carolyn
- Family Guy (1999) as Carol Brady (voice)
- Jingle Bells (1999) as Mom (voice)
- The Frasier Story (1999) as Self
- Vanished Without a Trace (1999) as Elizabeth Porterson
- The Adventures of Ragtime (1998) as Sam
- Kelly Kelly (1998) as Kelly Novack
- TV's All-Time #1s (1997) as Self/Host
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Wicked Witch
- Boston Common (1996) as Louise Holmes
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- A Very Brady Sequel (1996) as Carol Brady
- Susie Q (1996) as Penny Sands
- A Different Kind of Christmas (1996) as Elizabeth Gates
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) as Carol Brady
- Freaky Friday (1995) as Ellen Andrews
- Welcome to Paradise (1995) as Anne
- Life with Louie (1994) as Sally Tubbs (voice)
- Frasier (1993) as Diane Chambers
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Kay Ludlow
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Lucille Newtrich
- Good Advice (1993) as Susan DeRuzza
- Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993) as Fay Sommerfield
- Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Fatal Memories (1992) as Eileen Franklin Lipsker
- Frozen Assets (1992) as Dr. Grace Murdock
- A Message from Holly (1992) as Kate
- Memories of M*A*S*H (1991) as Self / Host
- The Real Story of Baa Baa Black Sheep (1991) as Dame (voice)
- The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991) as Self
- Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) as Lizzie Potts
- Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase (1990) as Truddi Chase
- Troop Beverly Hills (1989) as Phyllis Nefler
- Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988) as Self
- Hello Again (1987) as Lucy Chadman
- Outrageous Fortune (1987) as Lauren Ames
- The Money Pit (1986) as Anna Crowley
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
- Irreconcilable Differences (1984) as Lucy Van Patten Brodsky
- All Star Party for Lucille Ball (1984) as Self
- Losin' It (1983) as Kathy
- Cheers (1982) as Diane Chambers
- Night Shift (1982) as Belinda Keaton
- Caveman (1981) as Tala
- The Princess and the Cabbie (1981) as Carol
- A Small Circle of Friends (1980) as Alice
- The Promise of Love (1980) as Lorraine
- Ghost of a Chance (1980) as Jenny Clifford
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Young Guy Christian (1979) as Mia Mishugi
- The Cracker Factory (1979) as Clara
- The Love Boat (1977) as Heather McKenzie
- Family (1976) as Joan "Harpo"
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee / Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee