Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Anita Chisholm (née St. Hill; November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Chisholm represented New York's 12th congressional district, a district centered in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn for seven terms from 1969 to 1983.

In 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Throughout her career, she was known for taking "a resolute stand against economic, social, and political injustices", as well as being a strong supporter of black civil rights and women's rights.

Shirley Chisholm is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes One to One: John & Yoko (2025), The Sixties (2014), The Dick Cavett Show (1968), Explained (2018), History 101 (2020), 37 Words (2022), Year of the Woman (1973), Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed (2004). The recorded credits span 1968 to 2025, including 7 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.