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Mia Farrow Biography

Birth Name:Maria de Lourdes Villiers-Farrow

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was awarded the Legion of Arts and Lettres Award from France in 2008
Received the Refugees International McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award
Contracted polio at the age of 9, but eventually recovered from the disease
Auditioned for the role of Liesl von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," but lost out on the part
Daughter of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O'Sullivan
Quote: "I get it now; I didn't get it then․ That life is about losing and about doing it as gracefully as possible ․․․ and enjoying everything in between․"
Quote: "[on her future, in 1965] "I want a big career, a big man and a big life․ You have to think big - that's the only way to get it ․․․ I just couldn't stand being anonymous․ ""
Often collaborated with director Woody Allen during their 12-year relationship
Due to the age gap between her and then-husband Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin made his famous quip that he owned a bottle of Scotch older than Farrow
Was a bridesmaid for Liza Minnelli when the entertainer married David Gest in 2002

Awards

1965Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: winner
1966Golden Globe-Best TV Star - Female: nominated
1967Gold Medal-Favorite TV Program: nominated
1968Golden Laurel-Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
1969David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
1969Golden Globe-Best Actress - Drama: nominated
1969Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: winner
1970BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1970Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Movie Performer (Mejor intérprete extranjero): winner
1970Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1972Prize San Sebastián-Best Actress: winner
1975Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1983KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1983Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
1985David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1985NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1986Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1986BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1987BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1987NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1990David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
1990NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
1991David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2003Prism Award-Performance in TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated