Shirley Bassey is best known for being a Jazz Singer. She was born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales on January 8, 1937. Shirley is turning 88 this year. Jazz singer who is known for her work on the theme songs for the James Bond movies Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, and Moonraker.
Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE is a Welsh singer whose career began in the mid-1950s, best known both for her powerful voice and for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). In January 1959, Bassey became the first Welsh person to gain a No. 1 single.
Continue below to see how tall Shirley Bassey really is, plus her weight, body measurements and stats.
Facts
| Real Name: | Shirley Bassey |
| Profession: | Jazz Singer |
| Nationality: | British |
| Date Of Birth: | January 8, 1937 |
| Age (as of 2024): | 87 years old |
| Birth Place: | Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales |
| Born In: | Silent Generation |
| Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac: | Ox |
Shirley Bassey was born in 1930s.
Personal
She was discouraged by school teachers from having such a powerful voice. She left school when she was 14 to sing in public houses. Shirley Bassey attended Moorland Primary School, Splott, Cardiff.. You can also learn about Shirley Bassey’s dating history at CelebsCouples.
| Eye Color: | Light Brown |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
Height
At the age of 87, Shirley Bassey’s height is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm cm) or approximately 1.60 m meters or 63 inches inches.
| Height: | 5 ft, 3 in |
| Height (meters): | 1.60 m m |
| Height (centimeters): | 160 cm cm |
| Height (inches): | 63 inches in |
According to CDC, the average American height for men is 5′ 9″ inches (175 cm or 69 inches) and 5′ 4″ inches (162 cm or 64 inches) for women.
Fact: People lose a total of 1-3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) in height as they age, and women generally losing more than men. Height loss is more rapid after age 70.
Weight
| Body Build: | Slim |
| Weight (pounds): | Under review lbs |
| Weight (kilograms): | Under review kg |
| Weight (stone): | Under review stone |
Shirley Bassey is a member of famous people who are known for being a popular 87 year old, Jazz Singer, born in January, in the year 1937, with zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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