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Shelley Long

Shelley Long - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 23, 1949
Age76
BirthplaceFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Shelley Long's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPortraying Diane Chambers on the TV sitcom 'Cheers'

Intro

Shelley Long is an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Diane Chambers on the hit television sitcom 'Cheers.' She has received critical acclaim and awards for her performances in both television and film.

Early Life & Background

Shelley Long was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She attended Northwestern University, where she initially studied drama, but left before graduating to pursue a career in acting and modeling.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Diane Chambers in 'Cheers' (1982–1987)
  • Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983
  • Received five Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe Awards for her role on 'Cheers'
  • Appeared in films such as 'Night Shift' (1982), 'Irreconcilable Differences' (1984), 'Outrageous Fortune' (1987), and 'Troop Beverly Hills' (1989)
  • Reprised her role as Diane Chambers in several episodes of 'Frasier'

Trivia

  • Shelley Long left 'Cheers' at the peak of its popularity to pursue a movie career.
  • She has a daughter named Juliana with ex-husband Bruce Tyson.
  • Long's performance on 'Cheers' is considered one of the greatest television performances of all time.

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How old is Shelley Long?

Shelley Long is 76 years old.

When was Shelley Long born?

Shelley Long was born the 23 August 1949.

Where is Shelley Long from?

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 23rd, 1949, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Dutch-Indonesian Round Table Conference commenced in The Hague on August 23, 1949. This pivotal meeting between representatives of the Netherlands, the Republic of Indonesia, and the Federal Consultative Assembly aimed to resolve the Indonesian National Revolution and led to the transfer of sovereignty to the United States of Indonesia.
  • Day of the week: August 23rd, 1949 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Room Full of Roses by Jerry Wayne
  • Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelley_Long
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shelley-Long
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001481/