Shirley Temple was not only a famous child actress but also a singer, dancer, businesswoman, and diplomat.
Temple was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938, showcasing her immense popularity.
She starred in iconic films like "The Little Colonel," where she performed the famous staircase dance with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
Biography
Early Life
Shirley Temple Black was born on April 23, 1928, in the United States, and she quickly became a beloved figure in American entertainment. As a child actress, she was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw from 1934 to 1938, captivating audiences with her charm, talent, and signature curls. Her early career was marked by a series of successful films, including her breakthrough role in "Stand Up and Cheer!" (1934), which showcased her singing and dancing abilities.
Career
Temple's film career was characterized by her roles as an emotional healer, often mending familial rifts and bringing joy to those around her. She starred alongside notable actors, including the legendary Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, with whom she performed the iconic staircase dance in "The Little Colonel" (1935). Beyond film, Temple made her mark in radio and television, hosting her own series, "Shirley Temple's Storybook," from 1958 to 1961, where she narrated fairy tales and occasionally acted.
Diplomatic Career
In addition to her entertainment career, Temple was also a dedicated public servant. After a brief foray into politics, she was appointed as the United States Ambassador to Ghana and later to Czechoslovakia. Her diplomatic efforts were complemented by her role as Chief of Protocol of the United States, where she continued to serve her country until her retirement.
Legacy
Shirley Temple's legacy extends beyond her film and television work; she received numerous accolades, including the Academy Juvenile Award and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. She is remembered not only as a talented performer but also as a trailblazer for women in politics and diplomacy, leaving an indelible mark on American culture until her passing in 2014.
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Discography
30 Original Recordings2018
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop2:33
- 2.Animal Crackers in My Soup2:36
- 3.Polly‐Wolly‐Doodle1:10
- 4.Hey What Did the Blue Jay Say?1:09
- 5.Early Bird2:02
- 6.Baby, Take a Bow2:00
- 7.I Love to Walk in the Rain2:52
- 8.When I’m With You1:23
- 9.But Definitely1:30
- 10.Oh, My Goodness3:47
- 11.Goodnight My Love1:26
- 12.At the Codfish Ball2:02
- 13.He Was a Dandy1:05
- 14.A Happy Little Ditty2:19
- 15.Tra‐La‐La‐La3:15
- 16.When I Grow Up3:51
- 17.Swing Me an Old Fashioned Song2:43
- 18.Be Optimistic1:21
- 19.Come and Get Your Happiness1:55
- 20.The Right Someone to Love1:18
- 21.We Should Get Together2:02
- 22.On Account‐A I Love You1:28
- 23.Picture Me Without You1:52
- 24.You’ve Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby2:11
- 25.Sextet From Lucia2:22
- 26.Lay‐De‐O1:03
- 27.Loves Young Dream1:04
- 28.Medley of the Three Titles3:25
- 29.How Can I Thank You1:02
- 30.If All the World Were Paper0:59
Animal Crackers2003
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop2:32
- 2.You Gotta S-M-I-L-E to Be H-A-P-P-Y3:17
- 3.We Should Be Together2:32
- 4.Animal Crackers in My Soup2:34
- 5.But Definitely3:39
- 6.Oh My Goodness3:47
- 7.Tra La La La3:15
- 8.You've Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby2:10
- 9.In Our Little Wooden Shoes3:00
- 10.Little Miss Broadway3:23
- 11.I Love to Walk in the Rain2:53
- 12.At the Codfish Ball3:27
- 13.Love's Young Dream2:07
- 14.Come and Get Your Happiness2:37
- 15.On Account - A I Love You3:33
- 16.This Is a Happy Little Ditty2:17
- 17.That's What I Want for Christmas2:04
- 18.Goodnight, My Love1:28
- 19.Curly Top2:13
- 20.Baby Take a Bow2:49
On the Good Ship Lollipop1979
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop2:32
- 2.Polly‐Wolly Doodle1:10
- 3.Early Bird2:01
- 4.Animal Crackers in My Soup2:35
- 5.I Love to Walk in the Rain2:52
- 6.But Definitely1:30
- 7.Goodnight, My Love1:26
- 8.He Was a Dandy1:04
- 9.Hey! What Did the Bluejay Say1:10
- 10.If All the World Were Paper1:00
- 11.Swing Me an Old Fashioned Song2:42
- 12.Come and Get Your Happiness1:55
- 13.We Should Be Together2:52
- 14.Picture Me Without You1:51
- 15.Baby, Take a Bow2:00
- 16.When I’m With You1:22
- 17.Oh, My Goodness3:46
- 18.At the Codfish Ball2:02
- 19.This Is a Happy Little Ditty2:18
- 20.How Can I Thank You1:00
- 21.When I Grow Up3:50
- 22.Tra‐La‐La‐La3:15
- 23.Be Optimistic1:20
- 24.The Right Someone to Love1:18
- 25.On Account‐a I Love You1:27
- 26.You’ve Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby2:10
- 27.Lay‐De‐O1:03
Shirley Temple: America’s sweetheart, Volume 1
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop3:29
- 2.Baby, Take a Bow6:26
- 3.On Account‐A I Love You4:19
- 4.Love’s Young Dream1:43
- 5.Lullaby to a Doll0:43
- 6.Animal Crackers in My Soup3:25
- 7.When I Grow Up5:38
- 8.Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms1:13
- 9.Song and Dance1:44
- 10.Polly Wolly Doodle2:27
- 11.Early Bird2:04
- 12.At the Codfish Ball4:22
- 13.Sextette From Lucia2:26
- 14.The Right Somebody to Love4:34
- 15.Oh, My Goodness3:53
- 16.Buy a Bar of Barry’s; When I’m With You4:10
- 17.But Definitely3:43
- 18.Peck’s Theme Song0:51
- 19.You’ve Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby3:52
- 20.I Love a Military Man3:47
- 21.Hey! What Did the Blue Jay Say?2:34
- 22.He Was a Dandy2:31
- 23.Picture Me Without You1:53
- 24.Get on Board, Little Children1:14
- 25.Minstrel Show Introduction; Dixie‐Anna4:47
Shirley Temple Lollipops
- 1.On The Good Ship Lollipop(Clare, Whiting) from Bright Eyes 19343:54
- 2.Baby, Take A Bow (Brown, Gorney) with James Dunn from 'Stand Up And Cheer' 19342:51
- 3.When I'm With You (Gordon, Revel) from 'Poor Little Rich Girl' 19361:24
- 4.Laugh, You Son Of A Gun (Robin, Rainger) with Madge Evans from 'Little Miss Marker' 19341:35
- 5.At The Cod-fish Ball (Mitchell, Pollack) with Buddy Ebsen, Guy Kibble and Slim Summerville from 'Captain January' 19363:30
- 6.Loves Young Dream ( ) from 'The Little Colonel' 19351:21
- 7.On Account Of I Love You (Green, Stept) with James Dunn from 'Baby, Take A Bow'19341:29
- 8.Goodnight, My Love (Gordon, Revel) from 'Stowaway' 19361:28
- 9.But Definitely! (Gordon, Revel) with Alice Faye and Jack Hayley from 'Poor Little Rich Girl' 19363:40
- 10.In Our Little Wooden Shoes ( ) from 'Heidi' 19371:30
- 11.Picture Me Without You (Koehler, McHugh) from 'Dimples' 19361:53
- 12.Get On Board, Lil' Children (Trad arr. Silvers) from 'Dimples' 19361:13
- 13.Animal Crackers In My Soup (Koehler, Caesar, Henderson) from 'Curley Top' 19352:38
- 14.That's What I Want For Christmas (Caesar, Marks) from 'Stowaway' 19362:04
- 15.You've Got To S-M-I-L-E (To Be H-A Double P-Y) (Gordon, Revel) from 'Stowaway' 19363:12
- 16.Early Bird (Mitchell, Pollack) from 'Captain January' 19362:02
- 17.He Was A Dandy (Koehler, McHugh) from 'Dimples' 19361:07
- 18.The Right Somebody To Love (Yellen, Pollack) from 'Captain January' 19363:55
- 19.Hey, What Did The Blue Jay Say? (Koehler, McHugh) from 'Dimples' 19362:11
- 20.Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms (Moore) from 'The Littlest Rebel' 19351:13
- 21.When I Grow Up (Gordon, Revel)from 'Curley Tops' 19353:54
- 22.Oh, My Goodness (Gordon, Revel) from 'Poor Little Rich Girl' 19363:51
- 23.The World Owes Me A Living ( ) from 'Now And Forever' 19342:30
- 24.Dixie-Anna (Koehler, McHugh) with Stepin Fechit from 'Dimples' 19363:01
- 25.The Toy Trumpet (Scott) from 'The Little Colonel' 19351:35
- 26.Polly Wolly Doodle (Clare, DeSylva) with Bill Robinson from 'The Littlest Rebel' 19352:01
On the Good Ship Lollipop
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop2:36
- 2.Polly Wolly Doodle1:12
- 3.When I'm With You1:25
- 4.Early Bird2:03
- 5.At the Codfish2:05
- 6.This Is a Happy Little Ditty2:21
- 7.Baby Take a Bow2:03
- 8.How Can I Thank You1:04
- 9.Animal Crackers in My Soup2:39
- 10.On Account-A I Love You1:30
- 11.You Gotta Spinach Baby2:14
- 12.When I Grow Up3:52
- 13.Lay-De-O1:05
- 14.That 's What I Want for Christmas2:06
- 15.Goodnight My Love1:30
- 16.Hey! What Did the Bluejay Say?1:10
Early Bird
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop3:15
- 2.At the Codfish Ball3:28
- 3.Laugh, You Son‐Of‐a‐Gun1:34
- 4.When I’m With You1:23
- 5.Lay‐De‐O1:01
- 6.But Definitely3:38
- 7.Polly‐Wolly‐Doodle1:52
- 8.An Old Straw Hat1:03
- 9.Early Bird2:00
- 10.Oh, My Goodness3:49
- 11.Animal Crackers in My Soup3:20
- 12.This Is a Happy Little Ditty3:15
- 13.Goodnight, My Love1:28
- 14.The Right Somebody to Love1:17
- 15.You’ve Got to S‐M‐I‐L‐E to Be H‐A‐Double‐P‐Y3:17
- 16.Come and Get Your Happiness2:37
- 17.I Love to Walk in the Rain3:00
- 18.When I Grow Up5:11
- 19.Baby, Take a Bow2:49
- 20.Medley: On the Good Ship Lollipop / Oh, My Goodness / When I’m With You / Goodnight, My Love3:29
Little Miss Shirley Temple
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop2:32
- 2.Curly Top2:12
- 3.Polly-Wolly-Doodle1:53
- 4.Early Bird2:02
- 5.Animal Crackers in My Soup2:36
- 6.That's What I Want for Christmas2:03
- 7.I'm Gettin Nuttin for Christmas2:33
- 8.Oh, My Goodness3:49
- 9.Swing Me an Old Fashioned Song2:43
- 10.The Toy Trumpet1:34
- 11.But Definitely3:38
- 12.Get on Board, Li'l Children1:11
- 13.I Love to Walk in the Rain3:01
- 14.When I Grow Up5:12
- 15.In Our Little Wooden Shoes3:00
- 16.We Should Be Together3:03
- 17.Laugh, You Son of a Gun1:34
- 18.Come and Get Your Happiness2:38
- 19.Hey! What Did the Blue Jay Say1:09
- 20.Little Miss Broadway3:31
- 21.This Is a Happy Little Ditty3:16
- 22.You Gotta S-M-I-L-E to Be H-A-P-P-Y3:16
- 23.You've Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby2:09
- 24.On Account of I Love You1:27
- 25.At the Codfish Ball3:27
- 26.Goodnight, My Love1:29
- 27.When I'm with You1:23
- 28.Fifth Avenue3:28
- 29.An Old Straw Hat1:04
- 30.Lay-De-O1:02
- 31.Animal Crackers in My Soup (Alternate Take)3:21
- 32.On the Good Ship Lollipop (Alternate Take)3:16
- 33.Polly-Wolly-Doodle (Alternate Take)1:10
Little Miss Wonderful
- 1.On the Good Ship Lollipop3:56
- 2.Baby Take a Bow2:51
- 3.When I’m With You1:24
- 4.Laugh You Son of a Gun1:35
- 5.At the Cotfish Ball3:31
- 6.Love’s Young Dream1:22
- 7.On Accounta Me Love You1:29
- 8.Goodnight My Love1:28
- 9.But Definitely!3:41
- 10.In Our Little Wooden Shoes1:30
- 11.Picture Me Without You1:54
- 12.Get on Board Li’l Children1:14
- 13.Animal Crackers in My Soup2:39
- 14.That’s What I Want for Christmas2:05
- 15.You’ve Got to S‐M‐I‐L‐E3:13
- 16.Early Bird2:03
- 17.He Was a Dandy1:08
- 18.The Right Somebody to Love3:56
- 19.Hey What Did the Blue Jay Say?2:13
- 20.Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms1:14
- 21.When I Grow Up3:54
- 22.Oh, My Goodness3:51
- 23.The World Owes Me a Living2:30
- 24.Dixie‐Abba3:02
- 25.The Toy Trumpet1:35
- 26.Polly Wolly Doodle2:02
At the Movies: Shirley Temple2007
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Label
- Record label
- RCA Victor
Achievements
- Award
- Academy Juvenile Award
- Award
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- honorary citizen of Plzeň
- Award
- Golden Plate Award
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Groups
- Meglin Kiddiescurrent
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Shirley Jane Temple, Shirley Temple Black
Shirley Temple Black was an American actress, singer, dancer, politician, and diplomat, who was Hollywood's number-one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. Later, she was named United States Ambassador to Ghana and to Czechoslovakia, and also served as Chief of Protocol of the United States.
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