Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty), a versatile and award-winning American actress.

She made her film debut with Alfred Hitchcock in "The Trouble with Harry" (1955). She quickly established herself for her ability to embody complex female characters: lively, independent, and often vulnerable women, with remarkable command of both drama and comedy.

Her most iconic roles include Fran Kubelik in "L'appartamento" (The Apartment, 1960) and Irma in "Irma la dolce" (Irma la Douce, 1963), both directed by Billy Wilder, which highlighted her talent for bittersweet comedy. She won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Voglia di tenerezza" (Terms of Endearment, 1983).

Her long career is studded with memorable performances that solidified her image as a cinematic icon, capable of combining humor and emotional depth.