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Actor Born: September 19, 1913 in Seattle, WA Death: August 1, 1970 Biography:The legend of actress "Frances Farmer" endures among the greatest tragedies in the Hollywood firmament; a gifted, luminous performer, she tumbled from the peak of success into a series of nervous breakdowns, sanatorium stays, and bouts with alcoholism. Born September 19, 1913, in Seattle, WA, Farmer was the daughter of an attorney. Her passion was the stage, but her attempts to join the Group Theater in New York were met with little interest, and she reluctantly signed a seven-year contract with Paramount. She made her film debut in 1936's "Too Many Parents", quickly followed by "Border Flight". Later that same year she also starred opposite "Bing Crosby" in "Rhythm on the Range".
Farmer's acclaimed turn in the troubled "Howard Hawks"/"William Wyler" picture "Come and Get It" rocketed her to stardom, and many media outlets touted her as the next big thing. With the onset of fame, however, she... Full Biography
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