Shirley Bonne


Shirley Bonne is an American former film and television actress. She is known for playing the title role in the American sitcom television series My [Sister Eileen (TV series)|My Sister Eileen].
Bonne was born in Los [Angeles, California], the daughter of Theodore Tanner. She began her screen career in 1955, appearing in an episode of the sitcom The [People's Choice (TV series)|The People's Choice]. She continued appearing in television programs, and had uncredited roles in films, until she was cast as Eileen Sherwood in the new CBS sitcom My Sister Eileen in 1960, replacing Anne Helm, who had played the role in the pilot episode.
File:Shirley Bonne Elaine Stritch Stubby Kaye My Sister Eileen 1961.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Bonne with Stubby Kaye and Elaine Stritch in My Sister Eileen, 1961
Bonne guest-starred in other television programs, including Bonanza, Star Trek, Mr. Novak, Mannix, That Girl, The [Joey Bishop Show (TV series)|The Joey Bishop Show] and I Dream of Jeannie. Bonne retired to Palm Springs, California.