Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett was an American actress who began her career in the 1960s with commercials and guest roles on television. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she appeared in series such as Harry O and The Six Million Dollar Man. She became famous for playing private investigator Jill Munroe in the first season of Charlie's Angels, a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and her red swimsuit poster became a best seller. After leaving the show, she won critical acclaim for the Off-Broadway play Extremities in 1983 and starred in its 1986 film version, receiving a Golden Globe nomination. Her television work brought Emmy nominations for The Burning Bed (1984) and Small Sacrifices (1989). She appeared in films including Logan's Run (1976), The Cannonball Run (1981), The Apostle (1997), and Dr. T and the Women (2000). In the 2000s she had recurring roles on Spin City and The Guardian, earning her a third Emmy nomination. She died in 2009.