Shelley Winters
| Born | August 18, 1920 |
| Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Gerry DeFord, Anthony Franciosa, Vittorio Gassman, Mack Paul Mayer |
| Children | Vittoria Gassman |
| Parents | Rose Schrift, Jonas Schrift |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actress | Next Stop, Greenwich Village | Nominated |
| 1977 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Next Stop, Greenwich Village | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Poseidon Adventure (1972 film) | Winner |
| 1973 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | The Poseidon Adventure (1972 film) | Nominated |
| 1973 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Supporting Actress | The Poseidon Adventure (1972 film) | Nominated |
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