Farrah Fawcett
Actress in Charlie's Angels
Born
February 2nd, 1947
78 years ago
Died
June 25th, 2009
16 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress and producer, gained prominence with the television series Charlie's Angels, which aired from 1976 to 1981. Fawcett's role as Jill Munroe contributed to the show's success and introduced a new archetype for female characters in action television. In addition to her television career, appeared in several films, including The Burning Bed, for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. Later projects also included notable performances in stage productions. Fawcett's signature hairstyle became a cultural phenomenon and was widely imitated during the 1970s.
Starred in Charlie's Angels
Received a Golden Globe nomination for The Burning Bed
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