Age, Biography and Wiki
Shirley Bassey is a Welsh singer and actress who has been active in the music industry since the 1950s. She is best known for her powerful, emotive voice and her signature song, "Goldfinger". Bassey has released over 40 albums and has sold over 135 million records worldwide. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards and has won three Grammy Awards. Bassey was born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, to Eliza Jane (née Start) and Henry Bassey. She began singing in local clubs and pubs at the age of 15. In 1953, she signed her first professional contract with Philips Records. She released her debut single, "Burn My Candle", in 1956. Bassey has released over 40 albums, including the critically acclaimed albums The Fabulous Shirley Bassey (1959), Shirley Bassey Sings the Hits (1962), and I Am What I Am (1984). She has also released several compilation albums, including The Shirley Bassey Singles Album (1975) and The Shirley Bassey Collection (1985). Bassey has been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Original Song, for "Goldfinger" (1964) and "Moonraker" (1979). She has also won three Grammy Awards, for Best Pop Vocal Performance Female for "Big Spender" (1968), Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance for "The Performance of My Life" (1999), and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for The Performance of My Life (1999). Bassey is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE). She was awarded the Freedom of the City of Cardiff in 1999.
| Popular As | Shirley Veronica Bassey |
| Occupation | soundtrack,music_department,actress |
| Age | 86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | 8 January, 1937 |
| Birthday | 8 January |
| Birthplace | Cardiff, Wales |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Shirley Bassey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Shirley Bassey height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .
| Physical Status | |
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| Height | 5' 3" (1.6 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Shirley Bassey's Husband?
Her husband is Sergio Novak (m. 1968–1979), Kenneth Hume (m. 1961–1965)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Sergio Novak (m. 1968–1979), Kenneth Hume (m. 1961–1965) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Sharon Novak, Samantha Bassey, Mark Novak |
Shirley Bassey Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Shirley Bassey worth at the age of 86 years old? Shirley Bassey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimatedShirley Bassey's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $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 | Soundtrack |
Shirley Bassey Social Network
Timeline
She and Tom Jones are the only two Welsh artists (as of 2007) to have sung title songs from the James Bond series of movies.
Auctioned off the contents of her London flat, with proceeds going to charity. She now lives in Monaco. [June 2005]
Had a charity auction at Christies in 2003. "Dame Shirley Bassey: 50 Years of Glittering Gowns" raised £250,000 (US$500,000) for the Dame Shirley Bassey Scholarship at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the Noah's Ark Appeal. Swarovski purchased a number of significant lots to display them at Crystal Worlds Museum in Austria.
She was awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for her services to entertainment.
She returned to the UK top 40 with Propellerheads on the hit single "History Repeating" in 1997 after an absence from the UK singles chart for 24 years.
She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1994 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to entertainment.
Her surprise performance of "Goldfinger" at the 85th Annual Academy Awards, commemorating 50 years of James Bond films, brought the house down. Bassey received a two minute standing ovation following her performance, more than any other performer that evening.
Winner, in 1977, of BRIT award for Best British Female Solo Artist of the previous 25 years (1977 awards commemorated the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth).
Her son, Mark, is her niece's biological son. She and her second husband adopted him in 1971. She also has two daughters with fathers she refuses to name.
Shirley Bassey was born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, and raised in the nearby working class neighborhood of Splott. Her mother was originally from Yorkshire, and her father was a Nigerian seaman who left the family when she was less than two. She later helped to support her family by working in an Enamelware factory. She made her professional debut at 16 appearing in a touring revue "Memories of Al Jolson". Her first major hit was "The Banana Boat Song," and she later sang "Goldfinger" in the James Bond movie Goldfinger (1964).
Daughter Samantha was born in 1963. She drowned in 1985, after falling into the River Avon from The Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol. Bassey has always maintained that her daughter did not commit suicide.
Her daughter Sharon was born in September, 1954. Shirley's sister raised her until she was nine. This caused a scandal when the public found out.
