Farrah Leni Fawcett  (/ f æ R ə Fɔː s ɪ t /, born  Ferrah Leni Fawcett  , [1], February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009) is an American fashion model actress and performer. A four-time Primetime Emmy nominee and six Golden Globe nominees, Fawcett rose to international fame when she starred in the first season of the television series Charlie's Angels (1976–1977).

Fawcett began her career in the 1960s in commercials and guest appearances on television. During the 1970s, she starred in numerous television series, including recurring roles in 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 [2] sold six million copies in its first year of printing. Fawcett's breakthrough role was that of private investigator Jill Munroe in Charlie's Angels, co-starring Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith. The show brought all three actresses to fame. 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 of the series' third and fourth (1978–80).

In 1983, Fawcett received positive reviews for her role in the Off-Broadway play Extremities. She was then cast in the 1986 film version and received a Golden Globe nomination. She received an Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of the battered wife in The Burning Bed (1984) and for her portrayal of the real murderer Diane Downs in Small Sacrifices (1989). Her work in 1980s television movies earned her four additional Golden Globe nominations. Although Fawcett endured the negative press for her chaotic performance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1997, she garnered good reviews this year for her role in the film The Apostle with Robert Duvall. She continued to act on television in the 21st century, starring in the series Spin City (2001) and the drama The Guardian (2002–2003). In the latter case, she received her third Emmy nomination. Fawcett's films 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 the age of 62. The 2009 NBC documentary Farrah's Story covered her battle with the disease. She posthumously earned her fourth Emmy nomination for her work as a producer on Farrah's Story.

Movie

Year:

• Film, Role, Notes

1969:

• Love is a funny thing, Patrycja, Film debut

1970:

• Myra Breckinridge, Mary Ann Pringle,

1976:

• Logan's Run, Holly 13, Like Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1978:

• Someone killed her husband, Jenny Moore, Like Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1979:

• Almost perfect thing, I am, Unchanged
• Sunburn, Ellie, Like Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1980:

• Saturn 3, Alex, Razzie Award nominee for Worst Actress

1981:

• Cannonball Run, Pamela Glover, Nominated - Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress

1986:

• Limbs, Marjorie, Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Film

1989:

• See you in the morning, Jo Livingstone,

1995:

• Lord of the house, Sandy Archer,

1997:

• Apostle, Jessie Dewey, Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Woman
• Lovemaster, Craig's Dream Date,
• Playboy: Farrah Fawcett, All of Me, Out, Direct to Video

1998:

• A brave little toaster flies to Mars, Kran, Voice

2000:

• Flunky, Out,
• Dr. T and the women, Kate Travis,

2004:

• The Cookout, Mrs. Crowley, The Last Acting Role

2008:

• A Wing & a Prayer: Farrah's Fight for Life, się, documentary

Television [edit]

Year

Title

Role

Comments

1969

Mayberry RFD

Show Girl No. 1

Episode: "Millie, Model"

1969

I dream about Jeannie

Cindy

Tina

2 episodes

1969

Three is a crowd

Hitch-hiker

Television movie

1969-1970

Flying nun

Miss Preem

Lila

2 episodes

1970

Young rebels

Sarah

Episode: "Dangerous Ally"

1970

The partridges family

Pretty girl

Episode: "The Sound of Money"

1971

Owen Marshall: solicitor

Tori Barbour

2 episodes

1971

Feminist and Fuzz

Kitty Murdock

Television movie

1971

On the left side

Pat Boulion

Unsold pilot

1973

A girl with something extra

carol

Episode: "How Green Was Las Vegas"

1973

The Great American Beauty Contest

TL Dawson

Television movie

1973

Men and Women

Starlet

Segment: "Interview"

1974

Apple's Way

Jane Huston

Episode: "First Love"

as Farrah Fawcett Majors

1974

Marcus Welby, MD

Laura Foley

Episode: "I Promised You Your Father: Part 1"

1974

McCloud

Gloria Jean

Episode: "The Colorado Cattle Caper"

1974–1976

Harry O

Sue Ingham

8 episodes

As Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1974–1978

The six million dollar man

Major Kelly Wood (2 episodes)

Trish Hollander

Victoria Webster

4 episodes

As Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1975

The girl who came wrapped in a gift

Patti

Television movie

1975

Murder in flight 502

Karen White

Television movie

As Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1975

SWAT

Miss New Mexico

Episode: "Steel Covered Safety Blanket"

as Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1976-1980

Charlie's Angels

Jill Munroe

Cast member from 1976 to 1977; repeated from 1978 to 1980

Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama (1976)

1976

The Captain and Tennille Show

Myself

Episode: "Captain and Tennille: Ultimate Collection"

1977

Sonny and Cher Show

Sam / Different characters

2 episodes

As Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1977

The Brady Bunch Hour

Myself

Episode: "January 23, 1977"

as Farrah Fawcett-Majors

1981

Murder in Texas

Joan Robinson Hill

Television movie

Based on a true story and Thomas Thompson's award-winning book Blood and Money in 1976

1984

The sting of red light

Kathy

Television movie

1984

Burning bed

Francine Hughes

Television movie

Nominated for an Emmy for Best Leading Actress - Miniseries or

nominated for the film - Golden Globe for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film

1986

Between two women

Val Petherton

Television movie

1986

Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story

Beate Klarsfeld

Television movie

nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film

1987

Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story

Barbara Hutton

Television movie

nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film

1989

Double Exposure: The Story of Margaret Bourke-White

Margaret Bourke-White

Television movie

Cable ACE Award - Best Actress in a Documentary / Television Drama

1989

Little victims

Diane Downs

Television movie

Nominated for an Emmy for Best Leading Actress - Miniseries or

nominated for the film - Golden Globe for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film

1991

A good sport

Gayle Roberts

15 episodes

1992

Criminal behavior

Jessie Lee Stubbs

Television movie

1994

Surrogate wife

Pearl

Television movie

1995

Children of the Dust

Nora Maxwell

Small series

1996

Dalva

Dalva Northridge

Television movie

1997

Johnny Bravo

Farrah Fawcett / Old Lady (voice)

Episode: "Blarney Buddies / Over the Hump / Johnny Meets Farrah Fawcett"

1999

Silk Hope

Frannie Vaughn

Television movie

1999

Ally McBeal

Robin Jones

Episode: "Changes"

2000

Baby

Lily Malone

Television movie

2001

Gem

Jewel Hilburn

Television movie

2001

Spin City

Judge Claire Simmons

4 episodes

2002–2003

Guardian

Mary Gressler

4 episodes

Nominated - for an Emmy for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series

2003

Hollywood Wives: A New Generation

Lissa Roman

Movie

television The last television role

2004

Intimate portrait

Myself

2005

Chasing Farrah

Myself

7 episodes

2006

Comedy Central Roast

Myself

2009

Farrah's Story [78]

Myself

Also an executive producer

Nominated - Emmy Award for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special