A Passion for Acting and More

Born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, Shelley initially had aspirations of becoming a research scientist. She even attended South Texas Junior College to pursue her dream. However, she also had a keen interest in food. Little did she know that her true calling lay in the world of acting.

Hollywood and Beyond

In the mid-1990s, Shelley made the big move to Hollywood, California, marking the beginning of her successful acting career. Alongside acting, she also operated her own production company, Think Entertainment, which produced innovative children’s programming for cable television. Her work with the company earned her two Emmy Award nominations.

Recognitions and Awards

Shelley’s incredible acting skills were highly regarded and rewarded throughout her career. In 1977, she won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in “3 Women.” The same year, she also received the LAFCA Award for Best Actress. Additionally, in 1984, she was honored with a Peabody Award for her TV show “Faerie Tale Theatre.”