Shirley Knight - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 05, 1936 |
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| Died | April 22, 2020 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Goessel, Kansas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Shirley Knight's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning performances in film and television, including roles in 'Sweet Bird of Youth,' 'The Dark at the Top of the Stairs,' and the TV series 'Thirtysomething.' |
Intro
Shirley Knight was an acclaimed American actress known for her distinguished career spanning stage, film, and television. She earned critical recognition for her powerful performances and won several prestigious awards throughout her lifetime.
Early Life & Background
Shirley Knight was born in Goessel, Kansas, and grew up in Mitchell, Kansas. She began performing at an early age, singing on local radio when she was just a child. Knight studied drama at Wichita State University and later attended the Pasadena Theatre School before beginning her professional acting career.
Career Highlights
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Dark at the Top of the Stairs' (1960) and 'Sweet Bird of Youth' (1962).
- Won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for 'Kennedy's Children' in 1976.
- Received three Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in television.
- Appeared in acclaimed films such as 'The Group' (1966), 'Dutchman' (1967), and 'Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood' (2002).
- Starred in television series and TV movies, including roles in 'Thirtysomething' and 'NYPD Blue.'
Trivia
- Knight trained with the Actors Studio in New York.
- She was married to writer John Hopkins and had a daughter, actress Kaitlin Hopkins.
- Knight was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the institution that awards the Oscars.
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Shirley Knight was born the 5 July 1936.
Goessel, Kansas, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 5th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: James Alexander Mirrlees, a Scottish economist renowned for his work on asymmetric information and optimal income taxation, was born on July 5, 1936, in Minnigaff, Scotland. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1996.
- Day of the week: July 5th, 1936 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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