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Shirley Temple Black was an acclaimed child actress and later diplomat, serving as ambassador to Ghana & Czechoslovakia and Chief of Protocol of the U.S.
Shirley Temple began her career in film at a very young age and quickly rose to stardom due to her remarkable talent as an actress, singer, and dancer. She is best remembered for her iconic roles in movies such as Bright Eyes, The Little Colonel, and Heidi. Temple was the first recipient of a Juvenile Academy Award and continues to be celebrated as an icon in film history.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shirley Temple is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 23, 1928, Shirley Temple was born in Santa Monica, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1932</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes a Hollywood Star</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of four, Temple became a major child star after appearing in her first movie, "Stand Up and Cheer!".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1935</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Academy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins an Academy Award for Best Juvenile Performance for her role in Little Miss Marker.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1941</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Retires from Acting</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 13, Temple retires from acting to focus on school and other interests.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1942</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Enrolls at Westlake School for Girls</div><div class='timeline-text'>Enrolls at the prestigious Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Appointed US Ambassador</div><div class='timeline-text'>Appointed as a US Delegate to the 24th United Nations General Assembly.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passing of Shirley Temple</div><div class='timeline-text'>Shirley Temple passes away on February 10, 2014 at the age of 85.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youngest ever Honorary Academy Award Winner</h3><p class='facts-text'>Shirley Temple was the youngest recipient of an Honorary Academy Award, winning it at just 6 years old in 1934.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia</h3><p class='facts-text'>Shirley Temple served as an ambassador for the United States to both Ghana and Czechoslovakia during her later career.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Accumulated US Patents</h3><p class='facts-text'>Throughout her life, Shirley Temple accumulated three U.S. patents, all related to the design of a doll.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1960, Shirley Temple was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her one of the youngest ever recipients.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Refused a Knighthood from the Queen</h3><p class='facts-text'>Shirley Temple famously refused a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1961 due to her support for the Republican Party.</p></div></div>
Shirley Temple was an iconic movie actress and international child star, born April 23, 1928 and who passed away on February 10, 2014 at 85 years old. She is best known for her adorable performances and trademark curls in beloved classics including "The Little Princess" and “The Little Colonel.”
