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Farrah Fawcett Biography

Birth Name:Farrah Leni Fawcett

Birth Place:Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Only considered a career in Hollywood after being named one of the 'ten most beautiful co-eds on campus' at the University of Texas
After seeking both traditional and holistic treatments for her cancer diagnosis, she succumbed to the disease in June of 2009 at the age of 62
Came to Hollywood in 1968 and appeared on numerous sitcoms including "I Dream of Jeannie" and "The Flying Nun" before landing a role on "Charlie's Angels" in 1976
Sought more dramatic roles after her initial success and gained critical acclaim for the off-Broadway production of Extremities, which would later be made into a film
Reportedly made more money in royalties from her famous poster than her actual salary during the one season she appeared on "Charlie's Angels"
It was the idea of her agent to shoot her now infamous red bikini poster in 1976 and it has been reported that she styled her own hair and makeup and eventually chose the shot herself that would go on to sell more than 12 million copies

Awards

1977Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
1978Stinker Award-Worst Actress: winner
1980TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
1980Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
1980Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1981Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1982Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
1985TCA Award-Outstanding Achievement in Drama: nominated
1985TCA Award-Outstanding Achievement in Specials: nominated
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1987Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: winner
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1988Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1990ACE-Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: winner
1998Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2004TV Land Award-Most Memorable Mane: winner
2004TV Land Award-Favorite "Fan"-tastic Phenomenon: winner
2004Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Female: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Nonfiction Special: nominated