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Mia Farrow

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Mia Farrow

Maria de Lourdes Villiers "Mia" Farrow is an American actress and activist. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the television soap opera Peyton Place and further recognition for her short marriage to Frank Sinatra. Her early film breakthrough arrived when she starred as Rosemary in Roman Polanski’s horror film, Rosemary's Baby, which saw her shortlisted for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She also appeared in multiple films throughout the 1970s, such as Follow Me! (1972), The Great Gatsby (1974), and Death on the Nile (1978).

From 1980 to 1992, Farrow was in a relationship with filmmaker Woody Allen and appeared in 13 of his films. That period was notable for her earning Golden Globe Award nominations for Broadway Danny Rose (1984), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), and Alice (1990). She also starred in Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), and Husbands and Wives (1992). In the 2000s, Farrow made occasional appearances on television and in films while focusing on her career as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Her humanitarian work in Darfur, Chad, and the Central African Republic has been widely recognized, leading to Time magazine naming her one of the most influential people in the world in 2008.

60 movies
7 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Mia Farrow, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Mia Farrow rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Maria de Lourdes Villiers Farrow

Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: February 9, 1945

Occupations: Actress, Activist

Years Active: 1959-present

Children: 14

Spouses: Frank Sinatra, André Previn

Awards and Nominations Received by Mia Farrow

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48th Golden Globe Awards 1991

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Alice

40th British Academy Film Awards 1987

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Hannah and Her Sisters

39th British Academy Film Awards 1986

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The Purple Rose of Cairo

43rd Golden Globe Awards 1986

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

The Purple Rose of Cairo

42nd Golden Globe Awards 1985

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

Broadway Danny Rose

23rd British Academy Film Awards 1970

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Rosemary's Baby

26th Golden Globe Awards 1969

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Rosemary's Baby

Career Timeline

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1990

Alice

Alice


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