Shirley Jones Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards, Books, Films, Songs, Children, Husband

Shirley Jones is an American actress and singer who gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s for her roles in musical films such as “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel”, and “The Music Man”.

She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Elmer Gantry” (1960).

Jones is also known for her role as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of the musical family in the television series “The Partridge Family” (1970–1974).

Profile

• Full name: Shirley Mae Jones
• Date of birth: March 31, 1934
• Age: 91 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• State of origin: Pennsylvania
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, Singer
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
• Parents: Paul Jones (father), Marjorie Jones (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Jack Cassidy (m. 1956–div. 1974), Marty Ingels (m. 1977–2015)
• Children: Shaun Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy, Ryan Cassidy
• Relationship status: Widowed
• Religion: Methodist
• Ethnicity: Welsh descent
• Net worth: $25 million

Early Life and Education

Shirley Mae Jones is now 91 years old and was born on March 31, 1934, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of Marjorie and Paul Jones, who owned the Jones Brewing Company. Her family later moved to Smithton, Pennsylvania. Jones began singing at the age of six in the Methodist Church choir and took voice lessons from Ralph Lewando.  

She attended South Huntingdon High School in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, where she participated in school plays. In 1952, she won the Miss Pittsburgh contest. Jones studied at the Pittsburgh Playhouse before heading to New York for auditions.

Personal Life

Shirley Jones married actor and singer Jack Cassidy in 1956. They had three sons: Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan Cassidy. She was also stepmother to David Cassidy, Jack‘s son from a previous marriage. Shirley and Jack Cassidy divorced in 1974. In 1977, she married comedian Marty Ingels, and they remained together until he died in 2015.

Career

Jones’s career began when she auditioned for Rodgers and Hammerstein and was cast in a minor role in “South Pacific.” She became the first and only singer to be put under a personal contract with the songwriters.

Her film debut was in “Oklahoma!” (1955), followed by roles in “Carousel” (1956), “April Love” (1957), and “The Music Man” (1962). In 1960, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Elmer Gantry”.  

From 1970 to 1974, she starred as Shirley Partridge in the television series “The Partridge Family.” Jones continued to act in films and television, including appearances in “The Drew Carey Show,” “Raising Hope,” and “General Hospital.”

Awards

• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress – “Elmer Gantry” (1960)
• Laurel Award for Top Female Musical Performance – “April Love” (1957)
• Laurel Award for Top Female Musical Performance – “The Music Man” (1962)
• Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – “The Music Man” (1962)
• Nominated – Emmy Award for “There Were Times, Dear” (1985)
• Nominated – Emmy Award for “Hidden Places” (2006)

Net Worth

Shirley Jones has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Her wealth has been accumulated through her successful career in film, television, and music.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Oklahoma! (1955)
• Carousel (1956)
• April Love (1957)
• Elmer Gantry (1960)
• The Music Man (1962)
• The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (1963)
• Fluffy (1965)
• The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)
• Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
• Tank (1984)
• Grandma’s Boy (2006)
• Hidden Places (2006)
• Family Weekend (2013)
• The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016)

Discography

• Silent Strength (1989)
• Shirley (1992)
• Shirley Jones (2000)
• Then & Now (2008)
• A Touch of Christmas (2009)
• A Tribute to Richard Rodgers (2010)

Books

• Shirley Jones: A Memoir (2013)