Shelley Long was an American actress, singer, and comedian who had a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Born on August 23, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Long is best known for playing Diane Chambers on the hit sitcom “cheers.”
With a career spanning more than four decades, Long has proven himself to be a talented and versatile performer, winning numerous awards and nominations for his work in television and film.
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- Full name: Shelley Lee Long
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1949
- Age: 75
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, singer, comedian
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Parents: Leland Long (father), Ivadine (Williams) Long (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Bruce Tyson (married 1981-2004)
- Children: Julianna Ron Tyson (daughter, born 1985)
- Marital status: Divorced
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Shelley Long, 75, was born on August 23, 1949 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She grew up in a middle-class family with no siblings. Her father, Leland, was a rubber industry worker, and her mother, Ivadine, was a homemaker.
Long’s parents encouraged her creative pursuits from an early age, and she began taking piano lessons at age 6. She attended Southside High School in Fort Wayne and later Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, but dropped out before graduating.
personal life
Shirley Long was married twice. Her first wife was businessman Ken Solomon, but they divorced a few years later. In 1981, she married lawyer Bruce Tyson and gave birth to a daughter, Julianna Long Tyson, in 1985.
The couple divorced in 2004 after 23 years of marriage. Long has always been private about her private life, but she has spoken openly about her experiences as a single mother and her commitment to her daughter’s happiness.
Profession
Shirley Long began her acting career in the 1970s with small roles on television and in films, but she shot to fame in 1982 when she played Diane Chambers in Once Upon a Time in America. “cheers,” The role earned her five Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe Awards.
She left the show in 1987 and went on to star in several films, includingNight Shift,” “Irreconcilable Differences,” “The Money Pit” and “Amazing wealth.” In recent years, Long has frequently played roles in television shows, such as “modern Family” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Awards
- Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (1983)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (1984, 1985)
- Nominated Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (1984, 1985, 1986)
- Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1984)
net worth
Shelley Long has an estimated net worth of $10 million, which she has accumulated through her successful acting career in television and film.
social media
- Instagram: @shelleylong
- Twitter: @shelleylong
Filmography
- night shift
- Irreconcilable differences
- Money Trap
- Amazing wealth
- cheers
- modern Family
- Grey’s Anatomy
