Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow in Paramount Pictures' Rosemary's Baby - 1968

Biography

Born 02/09/1945

This daughter of film director John Farrow and actress Maureen O'Sullivan became an "overnight" star in 1964 when she was tapped to essay the pivotal role of troubled teenager Alison MacKenzie in ABC's groundbreaking primetime serial "Peyton Place". Delicately pretty with blonde hair and blue eyes...
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Awards

  • In 1990, received National Board of Review Best Actress Award
  • In 1969, received Cesar for Best Actress
  • In 1969, received Rio de Janeiro Film Festival Best Actress Award

Highlights

  • In 2007, Costarred in Justin Theroux's directing debut, "Dedication," a romantic comedy premiered at Sundance
  • In 2006, Played the role of 'Mrs. Baylock', the Satanic nanny, in the remake of "The Omen"
  • In 2005, Starred off-Broadway, as a woman confronting her own mortality in "Fran's Bed," a family drama by James Lapine

Family & Companions

  • Sven Nykvist: had relationship in the late 1970s
  • Woody Allen: introduced in 1979 by Michael Caine; together from 1980-92; Farrow discovered nude photographs of her daughter Soon-Yi taken by Allen; Allen reportedly began a relationship with Soon-Yi in 1990; was accused of molesting Dylan/Eliza; Farrow cut off his contact with child in 1992; after protracted court battles, Allen was denied custody of his natural son and his "adopted" children Dylan and Moses; married Soon-Yi Previn in 1997
  • John Farrow: father (born on February 10, 1904; died in January 27, 1963 of a heart attack)

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