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Faye Dunaway Biography

Birth Name:
Dorothy Faye Dunaway
Birth Place:
Bascom, Florida, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was born premature and weighed four pounds at birth
  • Turned down a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, choosing instead to train at the Lincoln Center Repertory Theatre
  • Made her Broadway debut in the 1962 production of A Man For All Seasons
  • Was signed in 1967 to a six-year contract by filmmaker Otto Preminger, but clashed with him and was able to buy out the contract
  • Published her autobiography, Looking for Gatsby: My Life, in 1995
  • Had a small role in the 1999's The Thomas Crown Affair, a remake of the 1968 version in which she starred
  • Presented Best Picture honors at the 89th Academy Awards with Warren Beatty, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde; the pair was mistakenly handed the wrong envelope and announced La La Land as the winner, instead of actual winner Moonlight

Awards

  • 2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1994Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 1978BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1977Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 1976Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 1976Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1975BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1975Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1974Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1971Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1968Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress: nominated
  • 1968Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1968BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: winner
  • 1967Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated

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