Shirley Ross (January 7, 1913 - March 9, 1975) was an American actress and singer. Ross was born Bernice Grant in Omaha, Nebraska. Her family moved to California while Ross was a child. Shirley studied at Hollywood High School and the University of California and auditioned successfully for Gus Arnheim's band during her second year at university. She made her first recordings with Arnheim in 1933. Wikipedia
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