Shirley Temple
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Born:
Apr 23, 1928

Died:
Feb 10, 2014

Age: 85 Deceased

From:
Santa Monica, California, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 103

Avg Rating: 6.4

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Shirley Temple

Also known as: Shirley Temple Black, Shirley Temple-Black, Shirley Jane Temple, شرلی تمپل

Biography

Shirley Temple Black (born Shirley Jane Temple; April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat, who was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. Later, she was named United States Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, and also served as Chief of Protocol of the United States.

Temple began her film career at the age of three in 1931. Two years later, she achieved international fame in Bright Eyes, a feature film produced especially for her talents. She received a special Juvenile Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer in motion pictures during 1934. Film hits such as Curly Top and Heidi followed year after year during the mid- to late 1930s. Temple capitalized on licensed merchandise that featured her wholesome image; the merchandise included dolls, dishes, and clothing. Her box-office popularity waned as she reached adolescence. She appeared in 29 films f...

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