Faye Dunaway | 14/1/1941 | 80

Faye Dunaway has been a highly accomplished actress for years. Born in Florida, she began her career in the 1960s shortly after graduating with a degree from Boston University. Her first on-screen role was in The Happening in 1967. That same year, she rose to prominence with her portrayal of outlaw Bonnie Parker in Bonnie and Clyde, where she got her first Oscar nomination. She subsequently appeared in notable films such as The Thomas Crown Affair, The Three Musketeers, and Chinatown. She won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance in Network.

Later in her career, she took on more mature roles, often in independent films. Among them include Mommie Dearest, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Don Juan DeMarco. At the same time, she found success in theater. Despite a hiatus in the 2000s, she returned to acting in 2016 and remains so since. Despite her relatively high profile, she has been known for keeping much of her personal life private.

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