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Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple, born on April 23, 1928 in California, USA, was a renowned film actress. She became famous in the early 1930s for her roles in a series of children's films and was known as the 'Child Star Queen'. Although her acting career was brief, her achievements and influence in the film industry are still widely recognized today. more

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