I’m old enough to remember watching many Shirley Temple movies when I was a child. I think my favorite was “Heidi.” I loved her voice - so distinctive. A little pouty. Since I’ve been grown, I’ve re-watched some of her childhood movies and I’ve marveled that she was able to act so convincingly at such a young age. Even though Shirley Temple Black is more than 20 years older than I am, I feel that I almost watched her grow up on television via her movies.
Shirley Temple Black breaks arm just before 80th birthday
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shirley Temple Black quietly celebrated her 80th birthday this week after breaking her arm in a fall at her suburban San Francisco home.
Rick Ross, her Los Angeles-based attorney, says the former child star is doing fine. She turned 80 on Wednesday.
Black was the top box-office draw in the U.S. from 1935 to 1938. Her best-known films include “Curly Top” and “Little Miss Marker.”
After retiring from the big screen, she held a number of diplomatic posts, including U.S. ambassador to Czechoslovakia.
Black lives in the San Francisco suburb of Woodside.
January 29th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I think that this lovely lady has touched more hearts over a very long time and am so glad as a 46 year old that i got to see her growing up. I am a daycare provider and had a beautiful little girl in my group called Olivia and she looked just like her. We love you Shirley. God Bless you classy lady.
January 29th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND FEEL BETTER.
February 3rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
April 18th, 2009 at 10:00 am
When I was 7, my mother told me that Shirley Temple and I shared the same birthdate, April 23, and I asked my mother if she would come to my house so we could celebrate together. I assume she asked but it never happened. This year I will be 73 on April 23 and I hope to hear from her this year. Please ask.
Ray Py
Wauwatosa, Wi,