Mia Farrow is famous as an American actress acclaimed for her leading role in the psychological horror classic Rosemary’s Baby (1968), her extensive body of work—especially her long collaboration with director Woody Allen—and for her humanitarian work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[7].
Farrow rose to fame in the mid-1960s as the star of the popular TV soap opera Peyton Place, which made her a household name[2]. Her performance in Rosemary’s Baby was a career-defining role, earning her widespread acclaim and a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year[3]. Critics and the public have continued to recognize Rosemary’s Baby as a landmark film in the horror genre, cementing her place in cinema history[3].
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Farrow became well known for her artistic partnership with Woody Allen, starring in 13 of his films—including Broadway Danny Rose, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Hannah and Her Sisters, and Alice. Many of these performances brought her additional award nominations and critical acclaim[1][4][5]. She has also appeared in numerous other significant roles in both film and television, and on stage, where she was notably the first American actress to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1971[5][6].
Farrow’s personal life—especially her relationships with Frank Sinatra and Woody Allen, her role as the mother of a large adopted and biological family, and her public advocacy for children’s rights—has also kept her in the public eye[5][7]. Her humanitarian work, particularly in conflict zones in Darfur and Chad, and her ambassadorship with UNICEF have further contributed to her public profile and influence[3].
References
- [1] List of awards and nominations received by Mia Farrow – Wikipedia
- [2] Mia Farrow Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes
- [3] Mia Farrow – Wikipedia
- [4] Mia Farrow – Turner Classic Movies – TCM
- [5] Mia Farrow — The Movie Database (TMDB)
- [6] Mia Farrow, The Rose Of Hollywood – Factinate
- [7] Mia Farrow | Tony, Rosemary’s Baby, Children, Woody … – Britannica