Shirley Jones

In the world of musicals, Shirley Jones is ranked among the greatest performers in history. With her stunning voice, she impressed the world by taking on the lead roles in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s film adaptation of Oklahoma! Since then, Jones kept starring in other musicals such as Carousel, April Love, and The Music Man. However, the actress proved she could play serious characters as well, which she showed off through her role in Elmer Gantry, she even won an Academy Award for her performance.

There aren’t enough online classes to learn the secrets of an icon like Shirley Jones. In the end, no one can replace decades of expertise and passion. The actress is also known for her high-profile marriages with actor-singer Jack Cassidy and comedian-actor Marty Ingels, who remained her husband until he passed on. In an autobiography, she wrote about her unlikely love story with Marty despite their different personalities. She entitled the memoir Shirley & Marty: An Unlikely Love Story.