Who is Shelley Long? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Shelley Lee Long

Age: 75 Years, 75 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Bruce Tyson (m. 1981–2004)

father: Leland Long

mother: Ivadine

children: Juliana Tyson

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Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

City: Fort Wayne, Indiana

U.S. State: Indiana

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education: Northwestern University

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Is Shelley Long still acting?

Yes, Shelley Long continues to act in various film and television projects.
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What was Shelley Long's first major role?

Shelley Long's first major role was as Diane Chambers on the popular TV show "Cheers."
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Has Shelley Long written any books?

Yes, Shelley Long authored the book "I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again" which was published in 1989.
4

What is Shelley Long's most recent project?

Shelley Long's most recent project is the 2020 film "The Christmas Edition."

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Childhood & Early Life

Shelley Long was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on August 23, 1949. Her mother was Ivadine, a school teacher, and her father was Leland Long, who worked in the rubber industry before becoming a teacher.

As a student, Shelley used to be active in her high school speech team and she also competed in the Indiana High School Forensic Association. She won the National Forensic League’s National Championship in Original Oratory.

She finished her schooling from South Side High School in Fort Wayne, after which she studied drama at Northwestern University. However, she dropped out to begin her career. She initially started acting in commercials in the Chicago area.

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Career

Shelley Long began her film career with an important role in the 1980 drama film ‘A Small Circle of Friends’. Directed by Rob Cohen, the film is about three students at Harvard University. The next year, she was seen in the slapstick comedy film ‘Caveman’.

In 1984, she earned her first nomination for the Golden Globe for her work in the film ‘Irreconcilable Differences,’ where she played the female lead. In 1987, she was nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress for her role of Lucy in the comedy movie ‘Hello Again.’

In 1982, she started playing one of the lead roles in the American sitcom ‘Cheers’. The show, which aired on NBC, was about a bar named “Cheers” where a group of locals meet to drink, relax, and socialize. The show earned critical acclaim and was a popular hit as well. Long’s role of Diane Chambers was much appreciated.

In the 1990s, she appeared in many TV shows, such as ‘Good Advice’ between 1993 and 1994, and ‘Frasier’ between 1994 and 2001. For the latter, she was nominated for the Emmy Award in the ‘Best Guest Actress’ category.

Over the course of her career, she also appeared in several TV movies, such as ‘Freaky Friday’ (1995), ‘A Different Kind of Christmas’ (1996), ‘Vanished without a Trace’ (1999), and ‘Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door’ (2006).

While the actress was more popular for her performances in TV shows and TV films, she also appeared in several feature films, the most notable of them being ‘A Very Brady Sequel’(1995), ‘Dr. T & the Women’ (2000), ‘A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser’ (2007), ‘Trust Me’ (2007), ‘Pizza Man’ (2011), ‘Best Man Down’ (2013) and more recently, ‘Different Flowers’ (2016), in which she was also a co-producer.

She played a guest role in the TV series ‘Modern Family’, where she was seen in seven episodes between 2009 and 2018. She was nominated for the Golden Derby Award and the OFTA TV Award for her performance. She is currently busy working in the film ‘Southern Christmas’ that is in its post-production stage as of now.

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Major Works

The American sitcom ‘Cheers’ is undoubtedly the most important work in Shelley Long’s career. She played the role of Diane Chambers, a sophisticated graduate student, who is attending Boston University. The show earned critical acclaim and her role was quite appreciated as well. Long was nominated for five Emmy Awards for her performance, out of which she one. She won two Golden Globe Awards as well.

Among the various films she has appeared in, one was ‘Irreconcilable Differences.’ It was directed by Charles Shyer and also starred actors like Ryan O’Neal, Drew Barrymore, and Allen Garfield besides Long. The film was a commercial success, earning $12 million on a $6 million budget. The film was met with positive reviews from critics and Long was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for her performance.

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Family & Personal Life

Shelley Long’s first marriage ended in a divorce. Later, she married Bruce Tyson, a securities broker, in 1981. They had a daughter born on March 27, 1985. The couple, however, separated in 2003 and divorced in 2004.

Facts About Shelley Long

Shelley Long is an accomplished tap dancer and has showcased her skills on television shows and in movies.

She is an avid collector of vintage tea sets and has an impressive collection from around the world.

Shelley Long is a talented painter and often donates her artwork to charity auctions to support various causes.

She has a passion for gardening and has created a beautiful garden at her home with a variety of flowers and plants.

Shelley Long is known for her quick wit and sense of humor, and she enjoys playing practical jokes on her friends and colleagues.

1985	Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical	Cheers (1982)
1983	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television	Cheers (1982)

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Is Shelley Long still acting?

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Has Shelley Long written any books?

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