Scene from Dr. T and the Women (2000)

Alternate Names: Farrah Leni Fawcett , Farrah Fawcett-Majors, فارا فاوست, Mary Farrah Leni Fawcett

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 7″ (1.69 m)
• Eye Color: green
• Hair Color: blond hair

First Appearances:

• Three's a Crowd (1969) as Hitch-Hiker

Most Important Roles:

• The Apostle (1997) as Jessie Dewey
• Dr. T & the Women (2000) as Kate Travis
• Logan's Run (1976) as Holly
• The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998) as Faucet (voice)
• The Cannonball Run (1981) as Pamela
• An Almost Perfect Affair (1979) as Self (uncredited)
• Man of the House (1995) as Sandy Archer
• Myra Breckinridge (1970) as Mary Ann Pringle
• Extremities (1986) as Marjorie
• Small Sacrifices (1989) as Diane Downs

Career Highlights:

• The Apostle (1997)
• Dr. T & the Women (2000)
• Logan's Run (1976)
• The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)
• The Cannonball Run (1981)
• An Almost Perfect Affair (1979)
• Man of the House (1995)
• Myra Breckinridge (1970)
• Extremities (1986)
• Small Sacrifices (1989)

Awards:

• Won ACE - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries (1990)
• Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Special (2009)
• Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (2003)
• Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special (1990)
• Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special (1985)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Apple - Female New Star of the Year (1975)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television (1990)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television (1988)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (1987)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television (1987)
• Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television (1985)
• Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Female (1998)
• Won People's Choice Award - Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program (1977)
• Nominated for 1 Gold Medal - Favorite Female Sex Symbol (1979)
• Nominated for 1 Gold Medal - Favorite Female Sex Symbol (1978)
• Won Gold Medal - Favorite Female Sex Symbol (1977)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress (1982)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Actress (1981)
• Nominated for 1 TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Specials (1985)
• Nominated for 1 TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Drama (1985)

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.