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.

Jan 4, 2025 · Shirley Temple (born April 23, 1928, Santa Monica, California, U.S.—died February 10, 2014, Woodside, California) was an American actress and public official who was an internationally popular child star of the 1930s, best known for sentimental musicals. For much of the decade, she was one of Hollywood’s greatest box-office attractions.

Apr 3, 2014 · Shirley Temple was a leading child film actress during the Great Depression, starring in works like Bright Eyes and Captain January. When her rendition of the song "On a Good Ship Lollipop" became...

Mar 6, 2023 · Born on April 23rd, 1928, Shirley Jane Temple was just three years old when her mother, Gertrude, perceptive of Temple's burgeoning talent, signed her up for dance lessons. But the decision wasn't entirely selfless.

Jun 8, 2020 · With her bright smile, mop of blond curls and unwavering exuberance, Shirley Temple sang, danced and acted her way into the hearts of the movie-going public during the Great Depression and beyond....

Most Americans know Shirley Temple as the adorable child actor with curly hair who graced movie screens from 1935 to 1938. After enjoying a successful career as an entertainer, Temple dedicated herself to public service, working as a politician and ambassador.

Mar 7, 2015 · Shirley Temple grew up to become a standard, everyday American from the little girl star to the below picture at 17 years old (“Five Kid Stars who Ended up Totally Normal” 2). As an adult, one of Shirley Temple’s later jobs was to be ambassador of Ghana and Czechoslovakia.

Shirley Temple, later known as Shirley Temple Black (April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014), was an American actress, diplomat, and TV host. She was the first to receive the Academy Juvenile Award in 1934.

Born in the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles, in April 1928, she was the third child of a banker, and a homemaker. From the beginning, Shirley enjoyed dancing and singing around home, and to her mother Gertrude the movies seemed the right place for her.

Jun 9, 2021 · Shirley Temple Black was a multifaceted American icon. Primarily known for her unparalleled success as a child star in Hollywood during the 1930s, she was the top box-office draw for four consecutive years. Later in life, she transitioned from entertainment to a prominent role in public service, serving as the United States Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.