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    Shelley Long

    Shelley Long

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

    1

    Rankings

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    Records

    Shelley Long's portrayal of Diane Chambers remains a benchmark for sitcom acting. She won two Emmys and two Golden Globes for the role, and her performance is often cited as one of the best in television history. Her film work, especially in Troop Beverly Hills, has earned cult status. In 1994, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a testament to her enduring impact on entertainment.

    Shelley Long receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·1994

    Received a star for her contributions to television.

    Rankings & Lists

    #20

    50 Greatest TV Icons

    TV Guide·2020

    Magazine Covers

    People

    1983-05-16

    Cheers' Shelley Long: TV's New Comedy Queen

    Records & Feats

    First actress to win both Emmy and Golden Globe for Cheers

    Awards·1983

    Long was the first actress to win both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role as Diane Chambers on Cheers.