Mia Farrow

María de Lourdes Villiers Mia Farrow born February 9 1945 is an American actress activist and former fashion model Farrow has appeared in more than 50 films and won numerous awards including a Golden Globe Award and three BAFTA Award nominations Farrow is also known for her extensive work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador which includes humanitarian activities in Darfur Chad and the Central African Republic In 2008 Time magazine named her one of the most influential people in the world The eldest daughter of Australian director John Farrow and Irish actress Maureen OSullivan Farrow had a strict Catholic upbringing in Beverly Hills California After working as a fashion model during her teenage years she first gained notice for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the television soap opera Peyton Place 19641966 Her credited feature film debut in Guns at Batasi 1964 earned her a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year and she gained further recognition for her subsequent twoyear marriage to Frank Sinatra whom she married at age 21 Farrows portrayal of Rosemary Woodhouse in the horror film Rosemarys Baby 1968 earned her a nomination for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress She received a third Golden Globe nomination for her role in John and Mary 1969 In 1971 Farrow became the first American actress in history to join the Royal Shakespeare Company appearing as Joan of Arc in a production of Jeanne dArc au bûcher This was followed by stage productions of Mary Rose 1972 Three Sisters 1973 and Ivanov 1976 Farrow also starred in several films throughout the 1970s including the 1974 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby and Robert Altmans comedy A Wedding 1978 Farrow began a relationship with filmmaker Woody Allen in 1979 and over a decadelong period starred in 13 of his films beginning with A Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy 1982 She received numerous critical accolades for her performances in several of Allens films including Golden Globe Award nominations for Broadway Danny Rose 1984 The Purple Rose of Cairo 1985 and Alice 1990 as well as a BAFTA nomination for Hannah and Her Sisters 1986 After separating from Allen in 1992 Farrow made public allegations that he sexually assaulted their sevenyearold adopted daughter Dylan which he has repeatedly denied Farrow retained custody of Dylan These claims received significant renewed public attention after Dylan recounted the alleged assault in a 2013 interview Since the 2000s Farrow has made occasional appearances on television including a recurring role on Third Watch 20012003 She has also had supporting parts in films such as The Omen 2006 Be Kind Rewind 2008 and Dark Horse 2011 Farrow has dedicated significant periods to raising her adopted and biological children and she has taken part in humanitarian efforts abroad particularly human rights in African countries Description above from the Wikipedia article Mia Farrow licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia