Shirley Knight
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Shirley Knight:
Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation (Dec 23, 2025)
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to Palace Theater Waterbury in November (Oct 3, 2023)
Cast Announced for Third Season of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Tour; First Look! (Sep 12, 2023)
Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation (Dec 23, 2025)
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to Palace Theater Waterbury in November (Oct 3, 2023)
Cast Announced for Third Season of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Tour; First Look! (Sep 12, 2023)
BIO
Shirley Knight was an American actress. She was known for multiple feature films, television films, television series, and Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Movies
Five Gates to Hell
[ 1959 ] Sister Maria
[ 1959 ] Sister Maria
Ice Palace
[ 1960 ] Grace Kennedy - Age 16
[ 1960 ] Grace Kennedy - Age 16
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
[ 1960 ] Reenie Flood
[ 1960 ] Reenie Flood
House of Women
[ 1962 ] Erica Hayden
[ 1962 ] Erica Hayden
Sweet Bird of Youth
[ 1962 ] Heavenly Finley
[ 1962 ] Heavenly Finley
The Couch
[ 1962 ] Terry Ames
[ 1962 ] Terry Ames
Flight from Ashiya
[ 1964 ] Caroline Gordon, Stevenson
[ 1964 ] Caroline Gordon, Stevenson
Dutchman
[ 1966 ] Lula
[ 1966 ] Lula
The Group
[ 1966 ] Polly
[ 1966 ] Polly
The Counterfeit Killer
[ 1968 ] Angie Peterson
[ 1968 ] Angie Peterson
Petulia
[ 1968 ] Polo
[ 1968 ] Polo
The Rain People
[ 1969 ] Natalie Ravenna
[ 1969 ] Natalie Ravenna
Juggernaut
[ 1974 ] Barbara Bannister
[ 1974 ] Barbara Bannister
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
[ 1979 ] Hannah Meredith
[ 1979 ] Hannah Meredith
Endless Love
[ 1981 ] Ann
[ 1981 ] Ann
The Sender
[ 1982 ] Jerolyn
[ 1982 ] Jerolyn
Prisoners
[ 1983 ] Virginia
[ 1983 ] Virginia
The Secret Life of Houses
[ 1994 ] Aunt Fergie
[ 1994 ] Aunt Fergie
Benders
[ 1994 ] Donna
[ 1994 ] Donna
Color of Night
[ 1994 ] Edith Niedelmeyer
[ 1994 ] Edith Niedelmeyer
Stuart Saves His Family
[ 1995 ] Mom
[ 1995 ] Mom
Diabolique
[ 1996 ] Edie Danziger
[ 1996 ] Edie Danziger
Somebody Is Waiting
[ 1996 ] Irma Gill
[ 1996 ] Irma Gill
As Good as It Gets
[ 1997 ] Beverly
[ 1997 ] Beverly
Little Boy Blue
[ 1997 ] Doris Knight
[ 1997 ] Doris Knight
75 Degrees in July
[ 2000 ] Jo Beth Anderson
[ 2000 ] Jo Beth Anderson
Angel Eyes
[ 2001 ] Elanora Davis
[ 2001 ] Elanora Davis
A House on a Hill
[ 2001 ] Mercedes Mayfield
[ 2001 ] Mercedes Mayfield
P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!
[ 2002 ] Aunt Claire
[ 2002 ] Aunt Claire
The Salton Sea
[ 2002 ] Nancy Plummer
[ 2002 ] Nancy Plummer
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
[ 2002 ] Necie
[ 2002 ] Necie
Sexual Life
[ 2004 ] Joanne
[ 2004 ] Joanne
Grandma's Boy
[ 2006 ] Bea
[ 2006 ] Bea
Open Window
[ 2006 ] Dr. Ann Monohan
[ 2006 ] Dr. Ann Monohan
Love and Debate
[ 2006 ] Lea
[ 2006 ] Lea
Not Fade Away
[ 2008 ] Diane
[ 2008 ] Diane
The Other Side of the Tracks
[ 2008 ] Helen
[ 2008 ] Helen
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
[ 2009 ] Dot Nadeau
[ 2009 ] Dot Nadeau
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
[ 2009 ] Mom
[ 2009 ] Mom
Listen to Your Heart
[ 2010 ] Grandma Sam
[ 2010 ] Grandma Sam
Our Idiot Brother
[ 2011 ] Ilene
[ 2011 ] Ilene
The Melancholy Fantastic
[ 2011 ] Mor
[ 2011 ] Mor
Redwood Highway
[ 2013 ] Marie
[ 2013 ] Marie
Mercy
[ 2014 ] Mercy
[ 2014 ] Mercy
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
[ 2015 ] Mom
[ 2015 ] Mom
The Missing Girl
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Colvins
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Colvins
TV Shows
Desperate Housewives
Phyllis Van De Kamp
Phyllis Van De Kamp
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Rose Granville, Dr. Wharton
Rose Granville, Dr. Wharton
Maggie Winters
Estelle Winters
Estelle Winters
Murder, She Wrote
Grace Lambert, Grace Fenton
Grace Lambert, Grace Fenton
Spenser: For Hire
Katie Quirk
Katie Quirk
Thirtysomething
Ruth Murdoch
Ruth Murdoch
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Shirley Knight, The Young Man from Atlanta
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Shirley Knight, The Young Man From Atlanta
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production
Shirley KnightThe Cherry Orchard
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Shirley Knight, Landscape of the Body
winner
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Shirley Knight, Kennedy's Children
Videos
TV: Broadway Beat Exclusive Flashback - Arthur Laurents Talks GYPSY, Merman & More
by Robert Diamond - 2011-05-06 13:23:12
STAGE TUBE: Legendary Arthur Laurents Goes Behind WEST SIDE STORY
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-05-06 11:09:16
STAGE TUBE: Rex Reed Interviews Zoe Caldwell at the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
by Kelsey Denette - 2011-03-26 12:13:35
News
Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2025
André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, and Tony Award nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson star in the first trailer for The Dutchman. The movie is a modern film adaptation of the award-winning 1964 play by Amiri Baraka and will debut in theaters on January 2. Watch the trailer now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2025
André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, and Tony Award nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson star in the first trailer for The Dutchman. The movie is a modern film adaptation of the award-winning 1964 play by Amiri Baraka and will debut in theaters on January 2. Watch the trailer now.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to Palace Theater Waterbury in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023
Get all the details on the complete casting for 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at Palace Theater Waterbury in November. Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas and original film 'Scout' Mary Badham headline this critically acclaimed production based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Don't miss out on this must-see show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023
Get all the details on the complete casting for 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at Palace Theater Waterbury in November. Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas and original film 'Scout' Mary Badham headline this critically acclaimed production based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Don't miss out on this must-see show!
Cast Announced for Third Season of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Tour; First Look!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
The complete cast has been announced for the third touring season of the First National Tour of tTo Kill a Mockingbird. Learn more about the cast and check out all new photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
The complete cast has been announced for the third touring season of the First National Tour of tTo Kill a Mockingbird. Learn more about the cast and check out all new photos here!
Playwright Robert Patrick Dies At 85
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023
Robert Patrick, aka Robert Patrick O'Connor, writer of poems, lyrics, short stories, novels, and a pioneering playwright known for his contributions to Off-Off Broadway and the Caffe Cino has passed away at the age of 85. He died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on April 23, 2023 (407 years to the day after Shakespeare's death).
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023
Robert Patrick, aka Robert Patrick O'Connor, writer of poems, lyrics, short stories, novels, and a pioneering playwright known for his contributions to Off-Off Broadway and the Caffe Cino has passed away at the age of 85. He died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on April 23, 2023 (407 years to the day after Shakespeare's death).
Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.
Alison Fraser to Reprise Role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023
Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023
Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Alison Fraser to Lead STRANGER INTERLUDES Industry Reading at Boundless Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Boundless Theater announced has that Stranger Interludes, a new play by David James Parr, will receive an industry reading on Friday, November 18th at The Dramatists Guild Foundation, directed by Amanda Bearse (“Married… with Children”, Billy Eichner’s Bros).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Boundless Theater announced has that Stranger Interludes, a new play by David James Parr, will receive an industry reading on Friday, November 18th at The Dramatists Guild Foundation, directed by Amanda Bearse (“Married… with Children”, Billy Eichner’s Bros).
Harlem Stage Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT: EXAMINED & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022
Harlem Stage has announced highlights of its 2022-2023 season, whose centerpiece is a seven-event series devoted to deepening and unpacking understandings of the Black Arts Movement, its intersections with the larger Black Power Movement, and its historic and cultural relevance in today’s America.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2022
Harlem Stage has announced highlights of its 2022-2023 season, whose centerpiece is a seven-event series devoted to deepening and unpacking understandings of the Black Arts Movement, its intersections with the larger Black Power Movement, and its historic and cultural relevance in today’s America.
REMEMBERING THE FUTURE Will Now Open July 23 At Odyssey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022
Sweet Talk Productions has announced new preview and opening dates for the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022
Sweet Talk Productions has announced new preview and opening dates for the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt.
World Premiere Of REMEMBERING THE FUTURE By Peter Lefcourt Comes To The Odyssey Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
Sweet Talk Productions has announced the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt. Produced by Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners, and directed by Terri Hanauer, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) two-time Emmy Award-winner Michael Corbett, Fatima El-Bashir (Nick Musleh's Love's Labours Lost), David Jahn (General Hospital), Andrew Neaves (The Upshaws on Netflix), and Tarina Pouncy (Fountain Theatre's Human Interest Story, Rogue Machine's Les Blancs).
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
Sweet Talk Productions has announced the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt. Produced by Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners, and directed by Terri Hanauer, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) two-time Emmy Award-winner Michael Corbett, Fatima El-Bashir (Nick Musleh's Love's Labours Lost), David Jahn (General Hospital), Andrew Neaves (The Upshaws on Netflix), and Tarina Pouncy (Fountain Theatre's Human Interest Story, Rogue Machine's Les Blancs).
First Off-Broadway Production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF to Open This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, in a new production by Ruth Stage, will play The Theater at St. Clements (423 W. 46th Street) beginning previews July 15, and opening night is set for July 24. The original scheduled run of this production, which had been announced for January, 2022, was postponed due to the ongoing health crisis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, in a new production by Ruth Stage, will play The Theater at St. Clements (423 W. 46th Street) beginning previews July 15, and opening night is set for July 24. The original scheduled run of this production, which had been announced for January, 2022, was postponed due to the ongoing health crisis.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Starring Richard Thomas to Begin Performances at the Kennedy Center in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
The Kennedy Center engagement of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony® winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, will play the Kennedy Center’s Opera House, June 21–July 10, 2022. Find out how to get tickets, who is in the cast and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
The Kennedy Center engagement of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony® winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, will play the Kennedy Center’s Opera House, June 21–July 10, 2022. Find out how to get tickets, who is in the cast and more.
Complete Casting Announced For TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022
The complete cast is announced today for the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022
The complete cast is announced today for the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
Academy Award- Nominated Actor Sally Kellerman Dead At 84
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022
Actress-singer Sally Kellerman, who achieved worldwide movie fame for her role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic 1970 film “M*A*S*H,” with Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould, died early this morning (Feb. 24) in her sleep from heart failure at her home in Woodland Hills. She was 84. For her iconic role, she was nominated as “Best Supporting Actress” by both the Oscars and Golden Globes. It was reported by her manager and publicist Alan Eichler.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022
Actress-singer Sally Kellerman, who achieved worldwide movie fame for her role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic 1970 film “M*A*S*H,” with Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould, died early this morning (Feb. 24) in her sleep from heart failure at her home in Woodland Hills. She was 84. For her iconic role, she was nominated as “Best Supporting Actress” by both the Oscars and Golden Globes. It was reported by her manager and publicist Alan Eichler.
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Online Silent Auction Begins November 15
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2021
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival's annual online auction, “Menagerie of Holiday Gifts,” (November 15 - December 4) features over 100 gift items for all ages, interests, and budgets.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2021
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival's annual online auction, “Menagerie of Holiday Gifts,” (November 15 - December 4) features over 100 gift items for all ages, interests, and budgets.
BWW Interview: At Home with GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARSHIP Founder Rian Keating
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2021
Rian Keating puts himself out on a line when he performs his club acts, but this deaf cabaret singing storyteller also puts himself on a line every day, living the life he wants to and helping those in need... and from the day the teenage Rian arrived in New York City, that's been his way.
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2021
Rian Keating puts himself out on a line when he performs his club acts, but this deaf cabaret singing storyteller also puts himself on a line every day, living the life he wants to and helping those in need... and from the day the teenage Rian arrived in New York City, that's been his way.
Wake Up With BWW 4/23: THE MUSIC MAN Still On Track to Open This Fall, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2020
Today's top stories: The Music Man is still on track to come to Broadway this fall, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2020
Today's top stories: The Music Man is still on track to come to Broadway this fall, and more!
Award Winning Actress Shirley Knight Dies at 83
by Robert Diamond - Apr 22, 2020
Beloved actress Shirley Knight passed away from natural causes on April 22nd at the home of her daughter, Kaitlin Hopkins, in San Marcos, TX.
by Robert Diamond - Apr 22, 2020
Beloved actress Shirley Knight passed away from natural causes on April 22nd at the home of her daughter, Kaitlin Hopkins, in San Marcos, TX.
World Premiere Drama DUCK Announces Casting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019
IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews begin October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019
IRT present the World Premiere of DUCK, a new American drama by Tom Block, founding producer of the International Human Rights Art Festival. Directed by Katrin Hilbe, previews begin October 17 at IRT Theater with opening night slated for Thursday, October 24.
One Night Only @ Feinstein's At Vitello's Presents Pamela Shaw In NAUGHTY WITH A BAND
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019
Actor and entertainer Pamela Shaw, traces her journey from an obedient and deferential childhood to the independent and irreverent personality she has become, in this humorous and captivating musical memoir. Through expanded musical numbers and dance, spiced up with witty narrative and film clips, Shaw gets naughtier than ever in her funny, provocative, musically eclectic new show, Naughty with a Band, which comes to Feinstein's at Vitello's in Studio City for One Night Only on September 17 at 8:00 p.m.; doors open for dinner at 6:30 p.m.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019
Actor and entertainer Pamela Shaw, traces her journey from an obedient and deferential childhood to the independent and irreverent personality she has become, in this humorous and captivating musical memoir. Through expanded musical numbers and dance, spiced up with witty narrative and film clips, Shaw gets naughtier than ever in her funny, provocative, musically eclectic new show, Naughty with a Band, which comes to Feinstein's at Vitello's in Studio City for One Night Only on September 17 at 8:00 p.m.; doors open for dinner at 6:30 p.m.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Shirley Knight been in?
Shirley Knight has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Shirley Knight been in?
Shirley Knight has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Shirley Knight been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Young Man from Atlanta, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Young Man From Atlanta, Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Cherry Orchard , Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Landscape of the Body and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Kennedy's Children.
What awards has Shirley Knight won?
Shirley Knight won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in Kennedy's Children.
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