Knowra Farrah Fawcett Farrah Fawcett Farrah Fawcett (1947–2009) was an American actress and model who became an international pop-culture figure as Jill Munroe in the television series Charlie’s Angels.
Aaron Spelling : An American television producer whose credits include Charlie’s Angels, Dynasty, and Beverly Hills, 90210. He produced Charlie’s Angels, the series that made Fawcett a household name.
Charlie’s Angels : An American television crime drama about a private detective agency staffed by women, first broadcast from 1976 to 1981. Fawcett’s role as Jill Munroe launched her to international fame.
Farrah Fawcett hairstyle : A feathered, layered hairstyle associated with Farrah Fawcett and popularized during the 1970s. Her voluminous, swept-back hair became a signature copied by millions.
Typecasting : The practice of repeatedly assigning performers roles based on a narrow public image or perceived identity. Fawcett worked to establish dramatic range beyond her image as a glamorous television star.
Lee Majors : An American actor known for The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy. Fawcett married Majors in 1973, before their separation and 1982 divorce.
The Burning Bed : A 1984 television film about a battered wife who kills her abusive husband. Fawcett’s performance as Francine Hughes marked a major dramatic turn.
Celebrity culture : A social system in which famous people attract sustained public attention through media and popular entertainment. Fawcett’s poster, television fame, and private life all became subjects of mass attention.
Jill Munroe : A fictional private investigator played by Farrah Fawcett in the first season of Charlie’s Angels. The character brought Fawcett fame, but she left the regular cast after one season.
Ryan O'Neal : An American actor known for films including Love Story and Paper Moon. He was Fawcett’s longtime partner and co-starred with her in Small Sacrifices.
Extremities : A play by William Mastrosimone about a woman who captures an attempted rapist and turns the tables on him. Fawcett earned strong reviews for the stage and film versions of its lead role.
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