Shirley Ellis Net Worth
Shirley Ellis Net Worth is
$950,000
Shirley Ellis Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Shirley Marie O'Garra (Stage name: Shirley Ellis; Married Name Shirley Elliston; 19 January 1929 - 5 October 2005) was an American soul music singer and songwriter of West Indian origin. She is best known for her novelty hits "The Nitty Gritty" (1963) (US #8), "The Name Game" (1964) (US #3) and "The Clapping Song" (1965) (US #8/UK #6). "The Clapping Song" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.By 1954 she had written two songs which were recorded by The Chords. Ellis was originally in the group The Metronomes and she went on to marry the lead singer, Alphonso Elliston. All her solo hits were written by her and her manager, record producer, and songwriting partner, Lincoln Chase.Ellis had recording contracts with the Kapp Records subsidiary Congress and later Columbia and Bell Records, but retired from the music industry in 1968. | Date Of Birth | January 19, 1929 |
| Died | 2005-10-05 |
| Place Of Birth | Bronx, New York City, NY, US |
| Profession | Soundtrack |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock'n Roll | 2017 | performer: "Clapping Song Clap Pat Clap Slap" | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Joy | 2015/I | writer: "The Name Game" - as Shirley Elliston | |
| I Believe in Miracles | 2015 | Documentary performer: "Soul Time" | |
| American Horror Story | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Little Fockers | 2010 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| How to Make It in America | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Step Up 2: The Streets | 2008 | performer: "3-6-9" | |
| Spider-Man 3 | 2007 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Lumines II | 2006 | Video Game writer: "Bottle Rocket" | |
| Bewitched | 2005 | writer: "The Name Game" 1964 | |
| Assault on Precinct 13 | 2005 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Meet the Fockers | 2004 | writer: "The Name Game" - as Shirley Elliston | |
| Scooby-Doo | 2002 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Scratch | 2001 | Documentary performer: "The Clapping Song Clap Pat Clap Slap" | |
| Bedazzled | 2000 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Flawless | 1999 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| A Walk on the Moon | 1999 | writer: "The Name Game" 1964 - as Shirley Elliston | |
| In & Out | 1997 | "The Name Game" | |
| The Simpsons | 1993 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Tiny Toon Adventures | 1992 | TV Series music - 1 episode | |
| Radio Flyer | 1992 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| My Girl | 1991 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Dogfight | 1991 | performer: "THE NITTY GRITTY" | |
| Hudson Hawk | 1991 | writer: "THE NAME GAME" | |
| Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs | 1991 | Video short writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Doogie Howser, M.D. | 1989 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Martians Go Home | 1989 | writer: "The Name Game" - as Shirley Elliston | |
| Designing Women | 1988 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Inside Out | 1986 | writer: "The Name Game" | |
| Hollywood a Go Go | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 1965 - 1966 writer - 2 episodes, 1965 - 1966 | ||
| Shindig! | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1965 performer - 1 episode, 1965 | ||
| Juke Box Jury | 1963 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the Action Is | 1966 | TV Series | Herself |
| Hollywood a Go Go | 1965-1966 | TV Series | Herself - Singer |
| Shindig! | 1965 | TV Series | Herself - Singer |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1964 | TV Series | Herself - Musical Guest |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat! Beat! Beat! | 1966 | TV Series | Herself - Musician |
Known for movies
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
as Soundtrack
Meet the Fockers (2004)
as Soundtrack
Joy (2015)
as Soundtrack
Scooby-Doo (2002)
as Soundtrack