Shirley Jones

The Cassidy family stands apart as one of the most renowned and talented families of the entertainment industry. Their legacy began with Shirley Jones, formally trained in music and theatre arts since her youth. She rose to fame with her first film, Oklahoma! (1955), with her idol Gordon MacRae, and has since been lauded with an Academy Award. Her son, Shaun Cassidy, has since followed in her footsteps, writing and producing a number of hit television series, such as "American Gothic" and "Cold Case", while her other son, David Cassidy, has become a pop idol in the 70's. Jack Cassidy, her husband, was a worldly renowned Tony Award winning actor, and his eldest son, Patrick Cassidy, has since gone on to star in a number of popular television shows, such as "Smallville" and "Castle". Meanwhile, their daughter, Katie Cassidy, is a well-known actress, and her step-grandson, Beau Cassidy, is continuing the family's legacy as a singer, performer and songwriter. With such a bevy of talent, it is clear that the Cassidy family has firmly established their place in the entertainment industry.