|
Shirley Bassey
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 ...
See full bio »
Born:in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, UK |
Dave Karger breaks down eight first-time acting nominees at this year's Oscars, including Rami Malek and Regina King.
Editorial Lists
Related lists from IMDb editors
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
1 win.
See more awards »
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
Soundtrack (83 credits)
Soundtrack (83 credits)
2018
Armchair Britain
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- South Wales
(2018)
... (performer: "Big Spender" - uncredited)
2012-2018
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (performer - 4 episodes)
- 2018: Auditions 1
(2018)
... (performer: "Get the Party Started" - uncredited)
- 2015: Auditions 3
(2015)
... (performer: "Get the Party Started" - uncredited)
- 2013: Auditions 3
(2013)
... (performer: "Get the Party Started" - uncredited)
- 2012: Auditions 6
(2012)
... (performer: "Get the Party Started" - uncredited)
2018
Twoja twarz brzmi znajomo
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #9.1
(2018)
... (writer: "Big Spender")
2017
Popular Voices at the BBC
(TV Mini-Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Showstoppers at the BBC
(2017)
... (performer: "Goldfinger")
2017
GMB Today
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.6
(2017)
... (performer: "Goldfinger" - uncredited)
2016
Call the Midwife
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #5.8
(2016)
... (performer: "Till' - uncredited)
2015
Leo & Tony's Parody Center Show
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- O Ai Vasilis einai Lera!!
(2015)
... (performer: "Moonraker")
2014-2015
Strictly Come Dancing
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Christmas Special 2015
(2015)
... (performer: "The Christmas Song")
- Week 8 Results
(2014)
... (performer: "Goldfinger")
2015
Scream Queens
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Beware of Young Girls
(2015)
... (performer: "That's Life" - uncredited)
2015
Seriesly
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Goldfinger
(2015)
... (performer: "From Russia with Love")
2014
Guapas
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Los amantes del hotel M
(2014)
... (performer: "History Repeating" - uncredited)
2014
Dancing on Ice
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Week 5: The Skate-Off
(2014)
... (performer: "Big Spender" - uncredited)
2012
The Hour
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.1
(2012)
... (performer: "Burn My Candle" - uncredited)
2012
Celebrity Big Brother
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Day 6
(2012)
... (performer: "Big Spender" - uncredited)
2012
The Voice UK
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Blind Auditions 2
(2012)
... (performer: "Get the Party Started" - uncredited)
2011
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Top 6 Perform
(2011)
... (performer: "(Where Do I Begin) Love Story" (Away Team Remix))
2010
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Top 8 Performance
(2010)
... (performer: "History Repeating")
2010
Dokonalý svet
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Promena
(2010)
... (performer: "Big Spender")
2010
Memòries de la tele
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #5.1
(2010)
... (performer: "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?")
2005-2010
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Episode #11.1
(2010)
... ("Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me")
- Round 4
(2007)
... ("He Was Beautiful")
- Round 3
(2007)
... ("Goldfinger")
- Round Five
(2005)
... ("Big Spender")
2010
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.1
(2010)
... (performer: "Spinning Wheel")
2009
The Paul O'Grady Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 26 November 2009
(2009)
... (performer: "Apartment")
2009
The Graham Norton Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.8
(2009)
... (performer: "The Girl from Tiger Bay")
2009
BBC Electric Proms
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Dame Shirley Bassey
(2009)
... (performer: "Big Spender", "This Is My Life (La vita)", "The Lady Is a Tramp", "Light My Fire", "My Way", "Goldfinger", "Diamonds Are Forever", "History Repeating", "Thank You for the Years", "Get the Party Started", "The Performance of My Life", "I'm Still Here", "Kiss Me, Honey, Honey", "Almost There", "What now my Love ?" (Et Maintenant), "After the Rain", "As Long as He Needs Me", "The Girl from Tiger Bay", "I Am What I Am")
2009
The Real Hustle
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #7.2
(2009)
... (performer: "Goldfinger" - uncredited)
2008
The X Factor
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Auditions 1
(2008)
... (performer: "Get This Party Started" - uncredited)
2008
20 to 1
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Karaoke Classics
(2008)
... (performer: "Big Spender")
2008
Two and a Half Men
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- A Little Clammy and None Too Fresh
(2008)
... (performer: "As Long As He Needs Me" - uncredited)
2008
So You Think You Can Dance Australia
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Top 20 Perform
(2008)
... (performer: "Big Spender")
2007
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.4
(2007)
... (performer: "History Repeating")
2007
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off.... to Glastonbury
(TV Movie) (performer: "No Regrets (Non, je ne Regrette rien)" - uncredited)
2007
A Taste of My Life
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- John Barrowman
(2007)
... (performer: "Goldfinger")
2006
Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Las Vegas Special
(2006)
... (performer: "Big Spender")
2003
Die Lugners
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... (performer: "History Repeating" - uncredited)
2003
Nip/Tuck
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Megan O'Hara
(2003)
... (performer: "(Where Do I Begin) Love Story (Away Team Mix)")
2002
Bond Girls Are Forever
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Diamonds are Forever", "Goldfinger", "The Living Daylights")
2002
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
(TV Special documentary) (performer: "Goldfinger")
2000
Daria
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Psycho Therapy
(2000)
... (performer: "History Repeating")
1996
Ik ben je moeder niet
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Peepshow
(1996)
... (performer: "Big Spender" - uncredited)
1993
Heartbeat
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Father's Day
(1993)
... (performer: "Goldfinger")
1992
Tohuwabohu
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Kapitel 5
(1992)
... (performer: "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" - uncredited)
1991
La ronda
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 26 June 1991
(1991)
... (performer: "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?")
1990
Dear John
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- True Confessions
(1990)
... (performer: "Diamonds Are Forever")
1989
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Diamonds Aren't Forever
(1989)
... (performer: "My Guy's a Spy")
1978
Het is weer zo laat!
(TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- De sigaar
(1978)
... (performer: "Kiss Me Honey, Honey" - uncredited)
- Stop de neutronenbom!
(1978)
... (performer: "Diamonds Are Forever" - uncredited)
1972
The Mike Douglas Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #11.145
(1972)
... (performer: "Goldfinger", "Something")
1971
The Ed Sullivan Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #24.22
(1971)
... (performer: "What About Today?", "Yesterday when I was Young" (Hier Encore))
1966
Shindig!
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Shindig in Europe: Part 2
(1966)
... (performer: "A Lot of Living to Do", "He Loves Me", "It's Yourself")
1965
The Danny Kaye Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.23
(1965)
... (performer: "The Lady Is a Tramp")
1964
Eurovision 10ème anniversaire
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "I Get a Kick Out of You", "I (Who Have Nothing)")
Show
Music department (2 credits)
Music department (2 credits)
Show
Actress (1 credit)
Actress (1 credit)
Show
Self (134 credits)
Self (134 credits)
Show
Archive footage (42 credits)
Archive footage (42 credits)
Edit
Personal Details
Other Works:
TV commercial: DFS. Song used: "Big Spender". See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Biographical Movies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | 4 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Dame Shirley Bassey | Dame Shirley Bassey DBEHeight:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
Edit
Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[on being awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the the British Empire] I was asleep and my manager came to wake me up because we were going out that night. I didn't feel like getting up and I said. "Go away, let me sleep". Just as I was going back to sleep he said, "You wouldn't get up even for Damehood?" I had to keep quiet for seven weeks. I nearly had a nervous breakdown. I was afraid to go ... See more »Trivia:
Her first husband, Kenneth Hume, was openly homosexual and denied fathering any of her children born during their marriage. See more »Star Sign:
CapricornContribute to This Page
Explore popular movies available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
Get to know the fractured films of Yorgos Lanthimos, director of Oscar-nominee The Favourite. And join us here for the IMDb LIVE at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, streaming at 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST on Sunday, Feb. 24.