SHIRLEY JONES | 87

In her six decades in show business, Shirley Jones has achieved multiple acting awards and nominations. She mostly portrayed wholesome characters in musical films like Carousel and Oklahoma. In 1960, she won an Academy Award in the film Elmer Gantry for her extraordinary performance. She was also one of the nominees for the 2006 Emmy for her supporting performance in the TV film, Hidden Places. However, she is best known for her role as Shirley Partridge in the musical sitcom, The Partridge Family.

By the way, Shirley is the director’s first choice for the character. Jones was married to actor and singer Jack Cassidy. Before hiring a divorce attorney, they had three sons, two of whom followed their footsteps in the entertainment industry. Jones has not announced her retirement from acting. She is often seen portraying cameo roles in TV shows like General Hospital and Children’s Hospital.