Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Leni Fawcett was an American actress, model, and artist best known for her role in the film ‘The Apostle.’ She had been nominated for the Emmy Award four times and the Golden Globe award six times in her career. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she began her career appearing in commercials. She also starred in guest roles in TV shows, such as ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ and ‘The Flying Nun’. She made her film debut with a supporting role in the French film ‘Love is a Funny Thing’. She became internationally known for her iconic red swimsuit poster which eventually became the best selling pin-up poster in history. Over the years, she appeared in several other popular TV series and films which helped to establish her as a sex symbol in the industry. Her portrayal of a private detective in the crime drama series ‘Charlie’s Angels’ was much appreciated. The series featured the adventures of three women working in a private detective agency in Los Angeles. Besides playing glamorous roles, she was also reputed for taking up dramatic roles such as the character of a battered wife in the TV movie ‘The Burning Bed.’ She was ranked at number 26 in TV Guide’s ’50 Greatest TV stars of All-Time’. She was diagnosed with anal cancer at the age of 59 and she passed away three years later.