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Farrah Fawcett

Acting

1.8 Popularity Feb 02, 1947 (62 years old) Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Farrah Leni Fawcett was an American actress, fashion model, and visual artist. A four-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee and six-time Golden Globe Award nominee, Fawcett rose to international fame when she played a starring role in the first season of the television series Charlie's Angels (1976–19...

Biography

Farrah Leni Fawcett was an American actress, fashion model, and visual artist. A four-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee and six-time Golden Globe Award nominee, Fawcett rose to international fame when she played a starring role in the first season of the television series Charlie's Angels (1976–1977).

Fawcett began her career in the 1960s appearing in commercials and guest roles on television. During the 1970s, she appeared in numerous television series, including recurring roles on Harry O (1974–1976), and The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978) with her then-husband, film and television star Lee Majors. Her iconic red swimsuit poster sold six million copies in its first year of print. Fawcett's breakthrough role was the role of private investigator Jill Munroe in Charlie's Angels, which co-starred Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith. The show propelled all three actresses to stardom. After appearing in the show's first season in 1976, Fawcett decided to leave Charlie's Angels. She later returned as a guest star in six episodes during the show's third and fourth seasons (1978–1980). For her work in Charlie's Angels, Fawcett received her first Golden Globe nomination.

In 1983, Fawcett received positive reviews for her performance in the Off-Broadway play Extremities. She was subsequently cast in the 1986 film version and received a Golden Globe nomination. She received Emmy Award nominations for her role as a battered wife in The Burning Bed (1984) and for her portrayal of real-life murderer Diane Downs in Small Sacrifices (1989). Her 1980s work in TV movies earned her four additional Golden Globe nominations. Although Fawcett weathered some negative press for a rambling appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1997, she garnered strong reviews that year for her role in the film The Apostle with Robert Duvall. In the 21st century, she continued acting on television, holding recurring roles on the sitcom Spin City (2001) and the drama The Guardian (2002–2003). For the latter, she received her third Emmy nomination. Fawcett's film credits include Love Is a Funny Thing (1969), Myra Breckinridge (1970), Logan's Run (1976), Sunburn (1979), Saturn 3 (1980), The Cannonball Run (1981), Extremities (1986), The Apostle (1997), and Dr. T & the Women (2000).

Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and died three years later at age 62. The 2009 NBC documentary Farrah's Story chronicled her battle with the disease. She posthumously earned her fourth Emmy nomination for her work as a producer on Farrah's Story.

Filmography 112

2019
Biography: Farrah Fawcett Forever Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2019
This Is Farrah Fawcett Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Studio 54 Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2013
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2012
Remote Control Magic: The Movie Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2009
Farrah's Story Movie

as Self

2006
2006
So NoTORIous TV

as Farrah Fawcett

2005
Chasing Farrah TV

as Self

2004
The Cookout Movie

as Mrs. Crowley

2003
2003
2003
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV

as Self - Guest

2001
The Guardian TV

as Mary Gressler

2001
Jewel Movie

as Jewel Hilburn

2000
Baby Movie

as Lily Malone

2000
Dr. T & the Women Movie

as Kate Travis

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday February 02, 1947 (62 years old)
Died June 25, 2009
Place of Birth Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Also Known As Farrah Leni Fawcett , Farrah Fawcett-Majors, فارا فاوست and 1 more
Years Active 1944 - 2019
Popularity 1.8
Career Stats
112 Total Credits
49 Movie Roles
61 TV Roles
3 Photos