Age, Biography and Wiki
Shelley Long is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is best known for her role as Diane Chambers in the television sitcom Cheers, for which she won an Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also appeared in films such as The Money Pit, Outrageous Fortune, Troop Beverly Hills, and Irreconcilable Differences.
Long was born on August 23, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She attended the University of Michigan, where she studied drama. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue an acting career.
Long made her television debut in 1976, appearing in an episode of the series The Bob Newhart Show. She went on to appear in a number of television shows, including The Love Boat, Taxi, and Cheers. She won an Emmy Award for her role as Diane Chambers in Cheers, and two Golden Globe Awards for her performance.
In addition to her television work, Long has appeared in a number of films, including The Money Pit, Outrageous Fortune, Troop Beverly Hills, and Irreconcilable Differences. She has also produced a number of films, including The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel.
Long is currently married to Bruce Tyson. The couple has two children.
| Popular As |
Shelley Lee Long |
| Occupation |
actress,soundtrack,producer |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
23 August, 1949 |
| Birthday |
23 August |
| Birthplace |
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 73 years old group.
Shelley Long Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Shelley Long height is 5' 6½" (1.69 m) .
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5' 6½" (1.69 m) |
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Who Is Shelley Long's Husband?
Her husband is Bruce Tyson (16 October 1981 - 14 November 2004) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ken Solomon (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Bruce Tyson (16 October 1981 - 14 November 2004) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ken Solomon (? - ?) ( divorced) |
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Shelley Long Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Shelley Long worth at the age of 73 years old? Shelley Long’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated
Shelley Long's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
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Timeline
She recovered and continued on with her career, appearing in guest-starring roles on television, including a recurring role on Modern Family (2009). She supported her daughter Juliana Long Tyson's decision to follow in her footsteps as an actress.
Her personal life took a huge blow when her husband divorced her in 2004 after more than 20 years of marriage.
Lives in Pacific Palisades, California with her husband, Bruce Tyson. [December 2003]
She returned to television playing the title role in "Kelly Kelly" (1998), which was canceled after a few episodes. She also played Diane Chambers a few times on "Frasier", the spinoff of Cheers.
The film became a hit and spawned a sequel, A Very Brady Sequel (1996), which wasn't a hit.
She returned to feature films playing Carol Brady in the The Brady Bunch Movie (1995).
That same year, she appeared in her own television series "Good Advice" (1993) which was canceled.
Originally cast to play the lead character Celeste in My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988). It would go to future Academy Award winner Kim Basinger.
In 1987, she starred in the hit comedy Outrageous Fortune (1987) with Bette Midler. Soon after, she left "Cheers" after five years to embark on a film career.
However, her films Hello Again (1987) and Troop Beverly Hills (1989) were not hits, and she returned to television appearing in the final episode of Cheers in 1993.
Originally cast to play the lead character Terry Dolittle in Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986). It would go to future Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg.
She gave birth to a daughter, Juliana, on March 27, 1985.
On her summer hiatus from "Cheers", Long made feature films, receiving a Golden Globe nomination as Best Actress for Irreconcilable Differences (1984).
She played the part for five years, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983, winning Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983, for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 1985 and a Quality TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1986.
In 1982, she played the character Diane Chambers in the new NBC comedy series, Cheers (1982).
They were married in October, 1981.
She met her second husband, Bruce Tyson (a securities broker), on a blind date in 1979.
She was awarded the 1977 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Musical for "Wellsapoppin", at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
In Chicago, she became a member of the celebrated Second City troupe, in addition to writing, producing and co-hosting a popular Chicago magazine program called "Sorting It Out" in 1975. The show ran for three years on a local NBC station and won three Emmy Awards for Best Entertainment Show.
She enrolled at Northwestern University in 1967 as an undergraduate studying drama. Her first job was at the university as a meal plan checker. She left Northwestern to pursue a dual career in acting and modeling. She also had a brief marriage to her first husband that ended in divorce.
Shelley Lee Long was born at 7:15 am on Tuesday, August 23, 1949 in Indian Village, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, the only child of Ivadine (Williams), a schoolteacher, and Leland Long, a teacher who had previously worked in the rubber industry. Shelley attended school at Kekionga Junior High for grades 6-9 and at South Side High School for grades 10-12.
