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Shirley Jones facts for kids
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Shirley Jones
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Jones in 2010
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Shirley Mae Jones
March 31, 1934 Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1950–present |
| Known for |
Oklahoma! The Partridge Family |
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Jack Cassidy
(m. 1956; div. 1974) Marty Ingels
(m. 1977; died 2015) |
| Children | 3; including Shaun and Patrick |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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Shirley Jones (March 31, 1934) is an American actress and singer. She appeared in movie musicals, singing a leading role in movies such as Oklahoma!, The Music Man, and Carousel.
Jones had a supporting role in the movie Elmer Gantry, starring actor Burt Lancaster. She is also famous for her role as Shirley Partridge on the television series The Partridge Family.
Personal life
She was married to Jack Cassidy, from 1956 to 1977, and had three sons with him, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. Her stepson is David Cassidy who co-starred with her on The Partridge Family. After she divorced Cassidy she married Marty Ingels on November 13, 1977. Their marriage would last until Ingels' death in October 2015.
Images for kids
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A program featuring Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy at the White House in 1957
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The Partridge Family, season 1
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Jones in 1972
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Jones and Patrick Cassidy 2012
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Jones (left) with U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan, September 29, 1982