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Shirley Knight is an American actress who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1950s. She has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960), Sweet Bird of Youth (1962), and As Good as It Gets (1997). Knight was born on July 5, 1936 in Goessel, Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She made her Broadway debut in 1959 in A Loss of Roses. Knight has been nominated for two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in As Good as It Gets. Knight has been married three times and has three children. Her net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.

Popular As Shirley Enola Knight
Occupation actress,producer,soundtrack
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 5 July, 1936
Birthday 5 July
Birthplace Goessel, Kansas, U.S.
Date of death April 22, 2020
Died Place San Marcos, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Shirley Knight Height, Weight & Measurements

At 84 years old, Shirley Knight height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Shirley Knight's Husband?

Her husband is Gene Persson (m. 1959-1969) John Hopkins (m. 1969-1998)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Gene Persson (m. 1959-1969) John Hopkins (m. 1969-1998)
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Children 2, including Kaitlin Hopkins

Shirley Knight Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Shirley Knight worth at the age of 84 years old? Shirley Knight’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Shirley Knight's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1990

She and her daughter Kaitlin Hopkins both made guest appearances on Law & Order (1990).

1977

She was nominated for a 1977 Joseph Jefferson Award for Guest Artist for her performance in the play, "The Landscape of the Body", at the Academy Festival Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

1976

In 1976, Knight won a Tony Award for her performance in Kennedy's Children, a play by Robert Patrick.

1969

The runaway story of her character Natalie Ravenna in The Rain People (1969) inspired the character Dolors (Montse Caminal) in the short film Silenci (2007).

1966

Appeared in the L.A. stage and British film version of Dutchman (1966), a racial drama, which was produced by her then-husband Eugene Persson. She won the Venice Film Festival award for her cinematic performance.

1960

Shirley Knight is an American actress who appeared in more than 180 feature films, television movies, television series, and Broadway productions in her career playing leading and character roles. She was a member of the Actors Studio. Knight was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962).