Shirley Temple
Biography
Shirley Temple was an American actress who began her film career at the age of three in 1931. She achieved international fame two years later in a feature film produced especially for her talents. Temple was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. She received a special Juvenile Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer in motion pictures during 1934. Temple starred in films such as Bright Eyes and Heidi, and was known for her acting talents.
Career overview
Shirley Temple began her film career at the age of three in 1931. Two years later, she achieved international fame in the feature film Bright Eyes, which was produced especially for her talents. This film marked a significant milestone in her career, establishing her as a prominent child actress.
Temple's success continued throughout the 1930s, with her being Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. During this period, she received a special Juvenile Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer in motion pictures during 1934. This recognition further solidified her position as a leading child actress of her time.
Temple's film career included starring roles in various films, including 'Heidi.' Her performances in these films showcased her talents as a singer, dancer, and actress, cementing her status as a beloved and accomplished child actress. Her early success paved the way for her later career in politics and diplomacy, but her impact on the film industry as a child actress remains a significant part of her legacy.
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Full Filmography
102 titles- Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe (2022)
- Jayne Mansfield: The Tragedy of a Blonde (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story (2001) Book
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Screen Legends (1999)
- Frank Capra's American Dream (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) as Self (Archival Footage)
- Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star (1996) as Archival Footage
- The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995) as Self
- The Our Gang Story (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Uncensored (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- That's Dancing! (1985)
- Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984) as (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Hollywood’s Children (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (1981) as Self (archive footage)
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Hooray for Hollywood (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- The Biggest Little Star of the 30's (1976) as Self(archive footage)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Hollywood Blue (1970) as (archive footage)
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Sound of Laughter (1963) as La Belle Diaperina (Saloon Singer)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Hostess
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Pippi Longstocking (1961) as Shirley Temple
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Katrina Van Tassel
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Polly Baker
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Princess Ozma / Tip
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Narrator (voice) / Christopher Robin's Mother
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Narrator (voice) / Harem Spy
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Narrator (voice) / Jo March Bhaer
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- A Kiss for Corliss (1949) as Corliss Archer
- The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) as Margaret O'Hara / Knowles
- Adventure in Baltimore (1949) as Dinah Sheldon
- Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949) as Ellen Baker
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Fort Apache (1948) as Philadelphia Thursday
- The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) as Susan
- That Hagen Girl (1947) as Mary Hagen
- Honeymoon (1947) as Barbara Olmstead
- Kiss and Tell (1945) as Corliss Archer
- Since You Went Away (1944) as Bridget Hilton
- I'll Be Seeing You (1944) as Barbara Marshall
- Take It or Leave It (1944) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Miss Annie Rooney (1942) as Annie Rooney
- Kathleen (1941) as Kathleen Davis
- Young People (1940) as Wendy Ballantine
- The Blue Bird (1940) as Mytyl
- Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940) as Self (archive footage)
- The Little Princess (1939) as Sara Crewe
- Susannah of the Mounties (1939) as Susannah Sheldon
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) as Rebecca Winstead
- Little Miss Broadway (1938) as Betsy Brown
- Just Around the Corner (1938) as Penny Hale
- Heidi (1937) as Heïdi
- Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) as Herself
- Wee Willie Winkie (1937) as Priscilla 'Winkie' Williams
- Captain January (1936) as Star
- Poor Little Rich Girl (1936) as Barbara Barry
- Stowaway (1936) as Ching-Ching
- Dimples (1936) as Dimples Appleby
- The Little Colonel (1935) as Lloyd Sherman
- Our Little Girl (1935) as Molly Middleton
- Curly Top (1935) as Elizabeth Blair
- The Littlest Rebel (1935) as Virgie Cary
- Carolina (1934) as Joan Connelly (uncredited)
- Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) as Shirley Dugan
- Little Miss Marker (1934) as Marthy Jane aka 'Marky'
- Change of Heart (1934) as Shirley
- Bright Eyes (1934) as Shirley Blake
- Pardon My Pups (1934) as Mary Lou Rogers
- As the Earth Turns (1934) as Child
- Now and Forever (1934) as Penelope 'Pennie' Day
- Mandalay (1934) as Betty Shaw (uncredited)
- Now I'll Tell (1934) as Mary Doran
- Baby Take a Bow (1934) as Shirley Ellison
- The Hollywood Gad-About (1934) as Self (uncredited)
- Managed Money (1934) as Mary Lou Rogers
- Merrily Yours (1933) as Mary Lou Rogers
- Polly Tix in Washington (1933) as Polly Tix
- Out All Night (1933) as Child
- The Kid's Last Fight (1933) as Shirley
- To the Last Man (1933) as Mary Stanley (uncredited)
- Kid in Hollywood (1933)
- Glad Rags to Riches (1933) as Nell / La Belle Diaperina
- Dora's Dunking Doughnuts (1933) as Shirley
- Kid 'in' Africa (1933) as Madame Cradlebait
- What's to Do? (1933) as Mary Lou Rogers
- The Pie-Covered Wagon (1932) as Shirley
- Runt Page (1932) as Lulu Parsnips (uncredited)
- Red Haired Alibi (1932) as Gloria Shelton
- War Babies (1932) as Charmaine
- Shirley Temple' Storybook The Reluctant Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shirley Temple best known for?
Shirley Temple is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cuckoo (2012), The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995), Hollywood Uncensored (1987), Wogan (1982).
When and where was Shirley Temple born?
Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928 in Santa Monica, California, USA. They passed away on February 10, 2014.
How many credits does Shirley Temple have?
Shirley Temple has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 2022.
What is Shirley Temple's background in cinema and television?
Shirley Temple was an American actress who began her film career at the age of three in 1931. She achieved international fame two years later in a feature film produced especially for her talents. Temple was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. She received a special Juvenile Aca...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 43
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self — aged about 50
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 25
- Fort Apache (1948) as Philadelphia Thursday — aged about 20
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 40
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 20
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