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Biography
Shirley Enola Knight (July 5, 1936 – April 22, 2020) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She has been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, in 1960 for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs and in 1962 for Sweet Bird of Youth.
Acted in 142
2010s
- 2018
Periphery
Leanne Cross
- 2015
The Missing Girl
Mrs. Colvins
- 2014
- 2013
Redwood Highway
Marie
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Open Window
Ann
Love and Debate
Lea
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
A House on a Hill
Mercedes Mayfield
Mrs. Ashboro's Cat
Mrs. Ashboro
Fly Cherry
Miss Christina
- 2002
Shadow Realm
Mrs. Finch
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
Aunt Claire
- 2001
My Louisiana Sky
Jewel Ramsey
- 2000
75 Degrees in July
Jo Beth Anderson
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Little Boy Blue
Doris Knight
Significant Others
TV
The Wedding
Gram (Miss Caroline)
- 1997
Convictions
Margaret
- 1996
Somebody Is Waiting
Irma
Mary & Tim
Esther
Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden
Sally Ann
- 1995
Stuart Saves His Family
Mom
VR.5
Dr. Hearst · 1 episode
Children of the Dust
Aunt Bertha · 2 episodes
Dad, the Angel & Me
Betty
- 1994
Death in Venice, CA
Mona Dickens
A Part of the Family
Martha
The Yarn Princess
Esther
Baby Brokers
Sylvia
Hoggs' Heaven
Mom
- 1993
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn
Edna Larson
- 1991
To Save a Child
Rinda Larson
Bump in the Night
Katie Leonard
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
The Sweet Scent of Death
Ann Fairfax Denver
With Intent to Kill
Edna Reinecker
- 1982
Kennedy's Children
Carla
- 1981
Nurse
Sylvia Dennis · 1 episode
- 1980
Playing for Time
Frau Lagerführerin Maria Mandel
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Defection of Simas Kudirka
Genna Kudirka
- 1976
Return to Earth
Joan Aldrin
- 1975
Friendly Persuasion
Eliza Birdwell
Please Stand by for Murder
Movie
- 1974
The Country Girl
Georgie Elgin
- 1973
The Lie
Anna
- 1972
- 1971
Secrets
Beatrice
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Counterfeit Killer
Angie Peterson
Shadow Over Elveron
Joanne Tregaskis
- 1967
The Outsider
Peggy Leydon
- 1966
Dutchman
Lula
- 1965
- 1964
Flight from Ashiya
Caroline Gordon / Stevenson
- 1963
- 1962
Sweet Bird of Youth
Heavenly Finley
The Couch
Terry Ames
- 1961
- 1960
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
Reenie Flood
Ice Palace
Grace Kennedy
1950s
- 1959
Five Gates to Hell
Sister Maria
- 1958
- 1957
- 1955
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Georgie Elgin, Mrs. Potter · 1 episode
Appearances7
2020s
- 2021
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
1960s
- 1968
Filmmaker
Self (uncredited)
- 1962
1950s
- 1956
- 1953
- 1950
