Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Born:January 14, 1941

Place of Birth:Bascom, Florida, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Faye Dunaway, born Dorothy Faye Dunaway on January 14, 1941, is a legendary American actress whose illustrious career has spanned over six decades. With a plethora of prestigious awards under her belt, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and a British Academy Film Award, Dunaway has solidified her status as a cinematic icon.

Dunaway's journey to stardom began on the Broadway stage in the early 1960s before transitioning seamlessly to the silver screen. Her breakout role came in 1967 when she captivated audiences with her portrayal of the infamous outlaw Bonnie Parker in the groundbreaking film "Bonnie and Clyde," earning her first Academy Award nomination and establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

Throughout her career, Dunaway has showcased her versatility and range as an actress, seamlessly transitioning between genres and delivering unforgettable performances in films such as the crime caper "The Thomas Crown Affair," the neo-noir mystery "Chinatown," and the satirical masterpiece "Network," for which she clinched the coveted Academy Award for Best Actress.

In the 1980s and beyond, Dunaway continued to push boundaries with her portrayals, taking on challenging and complex roles in independent films like "Mommie Dearest," where she delivered a controversial yet mesmerizing performance as Joan Crawford. Her dedication to her craft and willingness to tackle unconventional characters further solidified her reputation as a fearless and formidable actress in the industry.

Not one to be confined by the constraints of film, Dunaway also graced the stage with her presence, delivering captivating performances in plays such as "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Master Class," where she portrayed the legendary opera singer Maria Callas and was honored with the prestigious Sarah Siddons Award for her outstanding portrayal.

With a career that has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, Faye Dunaway continues to inspire audiences with her unparalleled talent, unwavering dedication, and timeless performances that have cemented her legacy as one of the greatest actresses of her generation.

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Filmography

Acting

Chinatown

Chinatown

Evelyn Cross Mulwray

1974

Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.
Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie Parker

1967

In the 1930s, bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.
The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

Psychiatrist

1999

Bored billionaire executive Thomas Crown entertains himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum with an elaborate diversion. When Catherine Banning, the insurance company's investigator, takes an interest in Crown, he may have met his match, and a complicated back-and-forth game with seductive undertones begins between them.
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

Yolande of Aragon

1999

In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.
Network

Network

Diana Christensen

1976

When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Gia

Gia

Wilhelmina Cooper

1998

Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

Vicki Anderson

1968

Young businessman Thomas Crown is bored and decides to plan a robbery and assigns a professional agent with the right information to the job. However, Crown is soon betrayed yet cannot blow his cover because he’s in love.
Supergirl

Supergirl

Selena

1984

After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Little Big Man

Little Big Man

Mrs. Louise Pendrake

1970

Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

Lady de Winter

1973

The young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a King's musketeer. He meets and quarrels with three men, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each of whom challenges him to a duel. D'Artagnan finds out they are musketeers and is invited to join them in their efforts to oppose Cardinal Richelieu, who wishes to increase his already considerable power over the King. D'Artagnan must also juggle affairs with the charming Constance Bonancieux and the passionate Lady De Winter, a secret agent for the Cardinal.
The Case for Christ

The Case for Christ

Dr. Roberta Waters

2017

Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
The Towering Inferno

The Towering Inferno

Susan

1974

At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
Arizona Dream

Arizona Dream

Elaine Stalker

1993

An Inuit hunter races his sled home with a fresh-caught halibut. This fish pervades the entire film, in real and imaginary form. Meanwhile, Axel tags fish in New York as a naturalist's gofer. He's happy there, but a messenger arrives to bring him to Arizona for his uncle's wedding. It's a ruse to get Axel into the family business. In Arizona, Axel meets two odd women: vivacious, needy, and plagued by neuroses and familial discord. He gets romantically involved with one, while the other, rich but depressed, plays accordion tunes to a gaggle of pet turtles.
Three Days of the Condor

Three Days of the Condor

Kathy Hale

1975

When bookish CIA researcher Joe Turner finds all his co-workers dead, he, together with a woman he has kidnapped, must work together to outwit those responsible until he determines who he can really trust.
The Yards

The Yards

Kitty Olchin

2000

In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
Don Juan DeMarco

Don Juan DeMarco

Marilyn Mickler

1994

John Arnold DeMarco is a man who believes he is Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Dr. Jack Mickler to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff and, most profoundly, Dr Mickler, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.
The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction

Mrs. Denton

2002

The incredibly spoiled and overprivileged students of Camden College are a backdrop for an unusual love triangle between a drug dealer, a virgin and a bisexual classmate.
The Chamber

The Chamber

Lee Cayhall Bowen

1996

Idealistic young attorney Adam Hall takes on the death row clemency case of his racist grandfather, Sam Cayhall, a former Ku Klux Klan member he has never met.
The Champ

The Champ

Annie

1979

Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.
Voyage of the Damned

Voyage of the Damned

Denise Kreisler

1976

A luxury liner carries Jewish refugees from Hitler's Germany in a desperate fight for survival.
Eyes of Laura Mars

Eyes of Laura Mars

Laura Mars

1978

A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a serial killer.
Barfly

Barfly

Wanda Wilcox

1987

Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.
Back When We Were Grownups

Back When We Were Grownups

Tina

2004

A 53-year-old widow believes she's turned into the wrong person in this bittersweet tale based on Anne Tyler's best-seller. Beck's (Blythe Danner) plate is full: She runs a catering business and cares for her large family, but feels lost inside. Determined to find herself, Beck embarks on a journey, starting with her ex-beau (Peter Fonda) and ending with an unexpected soul mate. Jack Palance, Peter Riegert, Faye Dunaway and Ione Skye also star.

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