Shirley Bassey
Acting
Shirley Bassey is a Welsh singer known for both her powerful operatic voice and for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films 'Goldfinger' (1964); 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971) and 'Moonraker' (1979). Born on Bute Street in Butetown (also known as 'Tiger Bay') in the docklands area of Cardiff, she was was the sixth and youngest child of Henry Bassey, from Nigeria, and Eliza Jane Start, from the north-east of England, but grew up in the adjacent community of Splott. After leaving Splott Secondary Modern School at the age of 14, Bassey found work at the local Curran Steels factory, while singing in public houses and clubs in the evenings and on weekends. In 1953, she signed her first professional contract and went on to work for the impresario Jack Hylton. She recorded her first single in 1956.
Known for
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movie60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Sound of 007
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Art of Dissent
2021
Self - Subject (archive footage)
David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey
2016
Self
movieMore Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played On
2014
Self - Performer
movieEverything or Nothing
2012
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
2012
Self - Performer
movie…Sings Musicals
2012
Self (archive footage)
movieEric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes
2011
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movie…Sings Neil Diamond
2010
Self (archive footage)
tvParkinson
1998
Self
La Passione
1997
Shirley Bassey
tvThe Muppet Show
1976
Self - Special Guest Star
Ein Kessel Buntes
1972
Self - Musician
tvLe Grand Échiquier
1972
Self - Main Guest
tvDisco
1971
Self
tvViña del Mar International Song Festival
1963
Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host / Self - Co-Hostess
Sound5
movieSir Billi
2012
Theme Song Performance
movieMoonraker
1979
Theme Song Performance
movieGoldfinger
1964
Theme Song Performance