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Shirley Jones
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Actor Born: March 31, 1934 in Smithton, PA Biography:A singer almost from the time she learned to talk, American actress "Shirley Jones" was entered by her vocal coach in the Miss Pittsburgh contest at age 18. The attendant publicity led "Jones" to an audition with Rodgers and "Hammerstein" for potential stage work. Much taken by Jones' beautifully trained voice, the producers cast her as the leading lady in the expensive, prestigious film production of their theatrical smash "Oklahoma!" (1955). In 1956 "Jones" starred in another Rodgers and "Hammerstein" film adaptation, "Carousel;" this and her first film tended to limit her to sweet, peaches 'n' cream roles for the next several years. Thankfully, and with the full support of director Richard Brooks, "Jones" was able to break away from her screen stereotype with her role as a vengeful prostitute in "Elmer Gantry" (1960) -- a powerfully flamboyant performance that won her an Academy Award. Alas,... Full Biography
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