From then on, she would always be considered David Cassidy's mother. We are sick over it![26]. All three of her sons were delivered via Cesarean section. I don't think I would have brought the same understanding to either of these parts, though, if I had not been married and secure as a wife and mother. (1955) would be filmed in CinemaScope and Todd-AO wide-screen and would take a year to shoot. Jones once recalled the moment when she caught her former husband with a much younger woman. As a result, her awareness of his multiple infidelities did not quench her love for him. After his death, Jones said: "He often drove me crazy, but there's not a day I wont miss him and love him to my core. David Cassidy, Shirley Jones, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough Source: Getty Images Despite losing the love of her life, Shirley Jones still looks amazing. The 1950s star confirmed his wife's death to People, saying they'd shared "a wonderful . He was known to make frequent calls to Variety editors and reporters with story pitches. Her grandson, Jack, was a contestant on the singing competition television show The Voice in 2017. Advertisement Shirley Jones pictured with husband Marty Ingels. Received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Point Park College (Pittsburgh, PA). Taken by Shirley's beautifully trained voice, Shirley was signed as a nurse in the Broadway production of "South Pacific". Graduated from South Huntingdon High School in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, in 1952. According to the actress, she would not have married Ingels if Cassidy was still alive. Jones was twice nominated (1971 and 1972) for Golden Globe Awards for her role in The Partridge Family. When I met Jack, I was very naive. The latter was the most influential person in her life, and although he had been married before and had a child, it meant nothing to her. Portrait of Shirley Jones in 1956 | Source: Getty Images. I was always attracted to, first of all, a sense of humor. After that, Shirley returned to Broadway for the stage production of "Oklahoma!" Her performance earned her an Academy Award for best supporting actress. "The Partridge Family" star had only good things to say about the late director in response to the interviewer. Right then and there, I began to re-evaluate my theory about good-looking men. With a brilliant performance against an equally brilliant Burt Lancaster, Shirley would win the Oscar for Supporting Actress. David Cassidy on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California | Photo: Getty Images. I will also find solace knowing that David is now with his dad.[29]. Although she married Ingels, Jones still had a soft spot for her ex-husband, but she realized it a little too late. Shirley Jones. Welsh husband and wife Dave and Shirley Griffiths have taken to social media ahead of the return of Channel 4 's Gogglebox. Within months, Jones and her co-stars were pop culture television icons. (1955). Shirley meets an old friend and goes on a date with him. (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962). David started on Broadway and Jack respected his talent. After the show ended, Shirley would spend the rest of the 70's in the land of television movies. She then played an ingnue opposite Richard Widmark in the John Ford western Two Rode Together (1961) before returning to her roots with a winning performance as Marian, the librarian, in the musical The Music Man (1962). and separations (she filed, then withdrew, a divorce petition in 2002), they remained married until Ingels' death on October 21, 2015, from a massive stroke. Ingels continued to make periodic TV guest appearances on shows ranging from The Love Boat, Baywatch and Murder She Wrote to ER, CSI and a 2013 episode of New Girl.. Shirley Jones, in full Shirley Mae Jones, (born March 31, 1934, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actress who was a musical star in the 1950s and early 60s before becoming better known for her role as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of a family singing group, in the television sitcom The Partridge Family (197074). Meanwhile, Jones is all about having a good time and enjoying life to the fullest. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. In her film career, she has worked with some of Hollywood's icons: Jimmy Stewart, Gene Kelly, Marlon Brando, James Cagney, Henry Fonda, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and director John Ford.[5]. Apparently, the fire started from his lit cigarette when he fell asleep on the couch; the following morning, firefighters found Cassidy's body inside the gutted apartment. However, away from the spotlight, her personal life was filled with sad moments. At the time, it was thought that if you were a singer you couldn't act." She added: I never was attracted to your sort of nice guy with the pipe and slippers that comes home every night for dinner. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. They were in a loving relationship between 1977 and 2015 when he passed away from a stroke in California on October 21, 2015, aged 79. He had this charisma that, when he walked in the room, not only women fell all over him, but men did too. David said, "At the auditions, they introduced me to the lead actress [Shirley Jones] 'cause they had no idea, they had no idea. Shirley has married twice and is currently divorced. They divorced in 1956 and in the same year Cassidy married singer and actress Shirley Jones. She said, 'I'm the mother!'" She is most widely known to be a very private lady. [19] David Cassidy was Jack's son from his first marriage, to actress Evelyn Ward, and became her stepson. Their marriage surprised most people back in the 70s because, as Jerry Rose said during an interview he had with Marty and Shirley, they were an odd couple., Shirley Jones and her husband Marty Ingels in 1980 in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images. Featured performer at the 1988 Republican National Convention. She also acted in Brookss melodrama The Happy Ending (1969) and in Gene Kellys western comedy The Cheyenne Social Club (1970), where she played the operator of a brothel, and she appeared in such TV movies as But I Dont Want to Get Married! I know I would never have divorced him if he had not wanted it. Her character becomes a prostitute who encounters her seducer years later and reveals his true character. I also make coleslaw, which he likes. Then we have mashed potatoes with chopped onions, homemade gravy, tiny peas with new onions, hot biscuits-and mashed rutabaga, an addition because of Jack's German heritage. We toured in Oklahoma! I felt in many ways he was acting strangely and doing strange things and he felt perhaps it was better for all of us" - on the end of her marriage to, "You don't throw away 27 years. In her memoir, the actress said she was madly in love with Cassidy. Years after the Grammy award-winning singer died, Jones made a surprising revelation. Jones guest-starred on ABC Family's short-lived show Ruby & The Rockits as David and Patrick's mother. . Her birthplace, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, is 30 miles, south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The actress also recalled when her late stepson would come over to her house and help out with Ryan, Shaun, and Patrick. Her first marriage was to American Actor, Singer, and Director Jack Cassidy in 1956. Jones, now 87, is a believer in love and showed it by walking down the aisle twice. After that, she continued with the European traveling stage production with Jack Cassidy and they fell in love. [2] Jones' paternal grandfather came from Wales. Here are ten facts about Shaun and Patrick Cassidy. She's a very warm, open, sweet, good human being. When she was 20, she went to New York with her parents and, within a week, became the first and only actor signed to a personal contract by Rogers and Hammerstein. He was 79. In addition, she performed in the film Grandmas Boy (2006) as well as the TV movie The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016). Cassidy's eldest son David later starred with Jones in the musical sitcom The Partridge Family. | According to Jones, her children became great men of character and accomplishment. [27][28] The day after his death, Jones commented publicly: Long before he played my son on The Partridge Family, he was my stepson in real life. She had a small part (195354) in the Broadway musical South Pacific (194954) and was catapulted into national fame when she played the role of Laurey in Oklahoma! She had a very close relationship with the younger actress and remained close friends long after the series was cancelled, and regularly would send cards and birthday presents for Crough and her children. After being married for 19 years, Jones and Cassidy finally got divorced. It's a rude awakening that we are all mortal. Jack's mental illness worsened and manic depression deepened. Businessmen don't understand that. She also revealed that it was a great experience, visiting all the stars she worked with during her career that spanned over six decades. Shortly after their meeting, the former couple began their relationship, and it was a match made in heaven. In 1990, Marty and Shirley wrote a book about their life and their romance and marriage. [12] In 1971, The Partridge Family was nominated for a Grammy under the Best New Artist category. Cassidy was Jones's knight in shining armor. Her first marriage was to American Actor, Singer, and Director Jack Cassidy in 1956. Shirley Jones on June 9, 2019 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images. Abraham Beame (uncle-in-law) Martin Ingerman (March 9, 1936 - October 21, 2015), known professionally as Marty Ingels, was an American actor, comedian, comedy sketch writer and theatrical agent, who is best known as the co-star of the 1960s television series I'm Dickens, He's Fenster . She also appeared on such anthology television shows as Playhouse 90 and Lux Video Theatre, and she performed opposite Pat Boone in the movie musical April Love (1957) and with James Cagney in Never Steal Anything Small (1959). Jones said of Crough's death on Hollywood Life: I am so devastated to hear of the sad and sudden loss of Suzanne. Unfortunately, Jones said she spotted her husband walking in with his arm around a beautiful young girl from the cafe. She revealed that the actor and singer taught her . David Cassidy on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California | Photo: Getty Images. She was very blunt about the numerous infidelity issues that haunted her long marriage to the talented actor. She was named after Shirley Temple. SHIRLEY JONES'S EXPERIENCE WITH THE DANCER, JEAN. Shirley Jones, in full Shirley Mae Jones, (born March 31, 1934, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actress who was a musical star in the 1950s and early '60s before becoming better known for her role as Shirley Partridge, the matriarch of a family singing group, in the television sitcom The Partridge Family (1970-74). For her second Broadway show, Me and Juliet, she started as a chorus girl, and then an understudy for the lead role, earning rave reviews in Chicago.[7]. When we were first married and lived in a New York apartment, we used to collect all of the stragglers from out of town and I'd cook a big Christmas dinner for all of us. In Jones's 2013 memoir titled "Shirley Jones," she made it known that she was a small-town girl when she met Cassidy. She started formal training at the age of 12 and would dream of singing with her idol, Gordon MacRae. She made it known that not only was Cassidy unfaithful to her several times (which she tolerated), he was also envious of the actress's success. She says it was she who convinced MacRae to take the part as Billy Bigelow in Carousel, where they worked together for a second time. Shirley Jones is also known for working on the sitcom The Partridge Family between 1970 and 1974. [Jack and Shirley on the holidays] We always have roast turkey. Shirley and Martys relationship stood the test of time as they were together for 38 years. JONES AND CASSIDY'S LOVE STORY Advertisement [9] She was reunited with Ron Howard (who had played her brother in The Music Man) in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963). When they met for the first time, Jones was a 21-year-old small-town girl, as described in her 2013's memoir. When she was 6, she began singing with the church choir. About David, the actress once mentioned that she was grateful for the wonderful times they shared. "[14] Shirley was shocked to hear her real-life stepson was going to audition for the role of Keith Partridge. She had a recurring role as Burt Chance's mother in the Fox TV comedy series Raising Hope. It wasn't until I met Jack that I found someone who understood me and the problems and inequities of the business. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Ryan Cassidy, Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels on June 17, 2015 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images, At the moment, Shirley is still active in the entertainment industry. Marty Ingels, an actor, talent agent and industry raconteur who was married to Shirley Jones for nearly 40 years, died Wednesday at Tarzana Medical Center following a massive stroke. [4], Jones says that many people have incorrectly assumed that her middle name was named after vaudeville and film legend Mae West, but Jones was actually named after her aunt. 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