Mae Jones
American singer and actress
1934 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer and actress
Born
March 31, 1934
Age
~92 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, singer, stage actor
United StatesBorn in Charleroi
1934
Born in Charleroi (1934-03-31)
1961
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Present
Age ~92
About
Shirley Mae Jones is an American actress and singer. In her six decades in show business, she has starred as wholesome characters in a number of musical films, such as Oklahoma! (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a vengeful prostitute in Elmer Gantry (1960). She played the lead role of Shirley Partridge, the widowed mother of five children, in the musical situation-comedy television series The Partridge Family (1970–1974), which co-starred her real-life stepson, David Cassidy, son of Jack Cassidy.
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Who is Mae Jones?+
Shirley Mae Jones is an American actress and singer. In her six decades in show business, she has starred as wholesome characters in a number of musical films, such as Oklahoma! (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a ven
What does the name Mae mean?+
The name Mae means "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is of English origin.
When was Mae Jones born?+
Mae Jones was born on March 31, 1934.
Name Meaning
Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).
The name Mae is of English origin, meaning "Diminutive of Margaret.. Etymology: From maius (compare Me, Mai).". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mae — March 31, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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— someone at your concert
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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