Anne Francis
American actress (1930–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anne Francis (also known as Anne Lloyd Francis; September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011) was an American actress known for her ground-breaking roles in the science-fiction film Forbidden Planet (1956) and the television action-drama series Honey West (1965–1966). Forbidden Planet marked a first in color, big-budget, science-fiction-themed motion pictures. Nine years later, Francis challenged female stereotypes in Honey West, in which she played a perky blonde private investigator who was as quick with body slams as witty one-liners. She earned a Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award nomination for her performance.[1]
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Born | (1930-09-16)September 16, 1930 Ossining, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 2, 2011(2011-01-02) (aged 80) |
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Years active | 1936–2006 |
Known for | Forbidden Planet Bad Day at Black Rock Blackboard Jungle |
Television | Honey West |
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Francis was known largely for her physical assets, including a trademark mole near her lower lip. The beauty mark was even written into the script of one of her films.[2] In 2005, TV Guide ranked Francis at number 18 on its "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" list.[3]