Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow (born February 9, 1945) is an American-Irish actress, model, and humanitarian who became one of Hollywood's most prominent figures during the 1960s and 1970s. Born Maria de Lourdes Villiers Farrow, she initially found fame as the ingénue lead in the television series Peyton Place before transitioning to film. Her role in Roman Polanski's horror masterpiece Rosemary's Baby (1968) became iconic, earning her critical acclaim and establishing her as a serious dramatic actress. Farrow subsequently starred in prestigious films including The Great Gatsby (1974), Death on the Nile (1978), and A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982), often collaborating with director Woody Allen in a prolific working relationship that spanned multiple decades. Beyond acting, Farrow's humanitarian work with UNICEF and her advocacy for refugee rights, particularly regarding the Darfur crisis, became central to her public identity. Her personal life garnered significant media attention, including her high-profile relationship with Frank Sinatra and subsequent marriage to conductor André Previn. Farrow's legacy encompasses both her significant contributions to cinema and her decades-long commitment to humanitarian causes, making her a complex cultural figure who transcended entertainment to become an advocate for global justice.