Portrait of Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey

Bio: Shirley Bassey is a Welsh singer known for both her powerful operatic voice and for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films 'Goldfinger' (1964); 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971) and 'Moonraker' (1979). Born on Bute Street in Butetown (also known as 'Tiger Bay') in the docklands area of Cardiff, she was was the sixth and youngest child of Henry Bassey, from Nigeria, and Eliza Jane Start, from the north-east of England, but grew up in the adjacent community of Splott
Born: Fri, Jan 08 1937
Birthplace: Butetown, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Shirley Bassey is 87 years old
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Poster of I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Shirley Bassey was
87 in I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 12 2024
Poster of The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Shirley Bassey was
85 in The Sound of 007: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
as 'self'.
Wed, Oct 05 2022
Poster of The Sound of 007
The Sound of 007
Shirley Bassey was
85 in The Sound of 007
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 04 2022
Poster of The Art of Dissent
The Art of Dissent
Shirley Bassey was
84 in The Art of Dissent
as 'Self - Subject (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 05 2021
Poster of St David's Day at the BBC
St David's Day at the BBC
Shirley Bassey was
84 in St David's Day at the BBC
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 26 2021
Poster of David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey was
79 in David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
as 'Dame Shirley Bassey'.
Sat, Dec 24 2016
Poster of More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
Shirley Bassey was
77 in More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
as 'Performer'.
Fri, Jul 11 2014
Poster of Everything or Nothing
Everything or Nothing
Shirley Bassey was
75 in Everything or Nothing
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 05 2012
Poster of The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
Shirley Bassey was
75 in The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
as 'Self - Performer'.
Sun, Jun 03 2012
Poster of …Sings Musicals
…Sings Musicals
Shirley Bassey was
75 in …Sings Musicals
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 15 2012
Poster of Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
Shirley Bassey was
73 in Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of …Sings Neil Diamond
…Sings Neil Diamond
Shirley Bassey was
73 in …Sings Neil Diamond
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 14 2010
Poster of Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Shirley Bassey was
72 in Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of Dame Shirley Bassey: BBC Electric Proms
Dame Shirley Bassey: BBC Electric Proms
Shirley Bassey was
72 in Dame Shirley Bassey: BBC Electric Proms
as 'self'.
Sat, Oct 24 2009
Poster of Another Audience with Shirley Bassey
Another Audience with Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey was
69 in Another Audience with Shirley Bassey
Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Shirley Bassey was
65 in Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 03 2002
Poster of An Audience with Des O'Connor
An Audience with Des O'Connor
Shirley Bassey was
64 in An Audience with Des O'Connor
Sat, Jan 20 2001
Poster of Shirley Bassey: Divas Are Forever
Shirley Bassey: Divas Are Forever
Shirley Bassey was
63 in Shirley Bassey: Divas Are Forever
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Nov 21 2000
Poster of The Bond Sound: The Music of 007
The Bond Sound: The Music of 007
Shirley Bassey was
62 in The Bond Sound: The Music of 007
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of La Passione
La Passione
Shirley Bassey was
59 in La Passione
as 'Herself'.
Thu, Nov 14 1996
Poster of The World of James Bond
The World of James Bond
Shirley Bassey was
58 in The World of James Bond
Sun, Oct 29 1995
Poster of An Audience with Shirley Bassey
An Audience with Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey was
58 in An Audience with Shirley Bassey
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 21 1995
Poster of Shirley Bassey - You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet
Shirley Bassey - You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet
Shirley Bassey was
48 in Shirley Bassey - You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet
as 'Shirley Bassey'.
Tue, Feb 26 1985
Poster of Shirley Bassey: A Special Lady
Shirley Bassey: A Special Lady
Shirley Bassey was
43 in Shirley Bassey: A Special Lady
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Jul 01 1980
Poster of The Bing Crosby Show
The Bing Crosby Show
Shirley Bassey was
24 in The Bing Crosby Show
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 11 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Shirley Bassey was
70+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Shirley Bassey was
61+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Bei Bio
Bei Bio
Shirley Bassey was
46+ in Bei Bio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 10 1983
Poster of Summertime Special
Summertime Special
Shirley Bassey was
44+ in Summertime Special
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 25 1981
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Shirley Bassey was
41+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Auf los geht's los
Auf los geht's los
Shirley Bassey was
40+ in Auf los geht's los
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1977
Poster of Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey was
39+ in Shirley Bassey
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 30 1976
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Shirley Bassey was
39+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Shirley Bassey was
38+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of A Kettle of Colour
A Kettle of Colour
Shirley Bassey was
35+ in A Kettle of Colour
as 'Self - Musician'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1972
Poster of Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier
Shirley Bassey was
35+ in Le Grand Échiquier
as 'Self - Main Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1972
Poster of Disco
Disco
Shirley Bassey was
34+ in Disco
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1971
Poster of Wünsch dir was
Wünsch dir was
Shirley Bassey was
32+ in Wünsch dir was
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Night-Club
Night-Club
Shirley Bassey was
31+ in Night-Club
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1968
Poster of Europarty
Europarty
Shirley Bassey was
30+ in Europarty
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 04 1967
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Shirley Bassey was
26+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Shirley Bassey was
26+ in Viña del Mar International Song Festival
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 14 1963
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Shirley Bassey was
24+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - Co-Host, Self - Co-Hostess'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Morecambe & Wise Show
The Morecambe & Wise Show
Shirley Bassey was
24+ in The Morecambe & Wise Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1961
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Shirley Bassey was
11+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self, Self - Singer / Sketch Actor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948