Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones is an American actress and singer known for musical films including Oklahoma! and for playing Shirley Partridge on the television series The Partridge Family.

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Oklahoma! (1955 film): A film adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Shirley Jones as Laurey Williams. Jones made her film debut as Laurey in this musical adaptation.
Shirley Jones (Broadway debut): Shirley Jones's 1953 Broadway debut as a chorus member in South Pacific. The production brought Jones to the attention of composer Richard Rodgers.
Jack Cassidy: An American actor and singer who performed in theater and television. Jones married Cassidy in 1956; they had three sons before divorcing.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a performance in a supporting role in a motion picture. Jones received the award for Elmer Gantry in 1961.
Carousel (1956 film): A film adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, featuring Shirley Jones as Julie Jordan. Jones followed her film debut with another leading role in a Rodgers and Hammerstein adaptation.
South Pacific: A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical set on a Pacific island during World War II. Jones joined its Broadway company before moving into leading roles.
David Cassidy: An American actor and singer who became a teen idol in The Partridge Family. Jones's stepson played her on-screen eldest son, Keith Partridge.
Golden Globe Award: An American award recognizing achievements in film and television. Jones earned Golden Globe recognition for both film and television performances.
The Music Man (1962 film): A film adaptation of Meredith Willson's musical, starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Jones played Marian Paroo in this screen musical.
Richard Rodgers: An American composer who created landmark Broadway musicals with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. Rodgers noticed Jones during South Pacific auditions and helped launch her career.