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Mimsy Farmer

Acting Born Feb 28, 1945 Chicago, Illinois, USA 59 credits
59
Total Credits
1957–2016
60 Years Career Span
26
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mimsy Farmer is an American actress born on February 28, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in several Hollywood studio films. Her known credits include over 57 productions, with notable films such as Spencer's Mountain and Bus Riley's Back in Town. Farmer's acting career spanned from 1961 to 1991. She is also known as Merle Farmer and Merle "Mimsy" Farmer. After her acting career, Farmer transitioned to working as a sculptor for theatre and opera in France and Italy, and for feature films.

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Career

Career overview

Mimsy Farmer began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in several Hollywood studio films. One of her notable early roles was in the 1963 film Spencer's Mountain. She continued to work in the film industry throughout the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in numerous productions.

Farmer's acting credits include over 57 films and possibly more productions, as the exact number is not specified. Her filmography spans multiple genres and includes a range of roles. The exact nature of her roles and the specific films she appeared in are not detailed in the provided sources.

Farmer's acting career spanned several decades, with her last known acting credits dating back to 1991. She then transitioned to a career as a sculptor, working on projects for theatre, opera, and film in France and Italy. The specific details of her post-acting career are not provided in the sources, but it is mentioned that she has worked extensively in the field of sculpture since 1992.

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Career timeline

FantastiCozzi
Linee d'ombra
Safari
Il segreto dell'uomo solitario
Her Fragrant Emulsion
Body CountLa ragazza dei lillàEvil Senses
Code Name: Wild GeeseLa bella OteroDon Camillo
The Death of Mario RicciA Hole in the Windshield
The Girl from Trieste
The Black Cat
Operation LeopardThe Istambul TrainMême les mômes ont du vague à l'âme
Martin EdenConcorde Affair
Bye Bye MonkeyLover BoyLes pieds poussent en novembre
Antonio Gramsci: The Days of Prison
Midi PremièreLes Rendez-vous du dimancheAutopsyThe TrackLa vita in gioco
The Perfume of the Lady in BlackAllonsanfanThe Suspects
Two Men in TownOne Way
Body of LoveThe Master and MargaritaA Thousand and One Hands
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Road to SalinaStrogoff
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The Wild Racers
Hot Rods to HellRiot on Sunset StripDevil's Angels
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.LaredoHoney WestMister Roberts
The Outer LimitsKraft Suspense TheatreSpencer's Mountain
Gidget Goes Hawaiian
The Donna Reed Show
Perry MasonPerry Mason

Full Filmography

59 titles
  • FantastiCozzi (2016) as (archive footage)
  • Linee d'ombra (2007) as Self
  • Safari (1991) as Ingrid
  • Il segreto dell'uomo solitario (1988) as Sara
  • Her Fragrant Emulsion (1987) as Billie
  • Body Count (1986) as Julia Ritchie
  • La ragazza dei lillà (1986) as Leonora
  • Evil Senses (1986) as Micol
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  • Code Name: Wild Geese (1984) as Kathy Robson
  • La bella Otero (1984) as Valentina de Bruges
  • Don Camillo (1984) as Jo Magro
  • The Death of Mario Ricci (1983) as Cathy Burns
  • A Hole in the Windshield (1983) as Daniza
  • The Girl from Trieste (1982) as Valeria
  • The Black Cat (1981) as Jill Trevers
  • Operation Leopard (1980) as Annie
  • The Istambul Train (1980) as Coral Musker
  • Même les mômes ont du vague à l'âme (1980) as Charlotte
  • Martin Eden (1979) as Lizzie Connolly
  • Concorde Affair (1979) as Jean Beneyton
  • Bye Bye Monkey (1978) as Feminist Actress
  • Lover Boy (1978) as Héléna
  • Les pieds poussent en novembre (1978) as Betsy
  • Antonio Gramsci: The Days of Prison (1977) as Giulia
  • Midi Première (1975) as Self
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Autopsy (1975) as Simona Sanna
  • The Track (1975) as Helen Wells
  • La vita in gioco (1975) as Anna
  • The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974) as Silvia Hacherman
  • Allonsanfan (1974) as Francesca
  • The Suspects (1974) as Candice Strasberg
  • Two Men in Town (1973) as Lucie
  • One Way (1973) as Milena
  • Body of Love (1972) as The Woman
  • The Master and Margarita (1972) as Margareta Nikolajevna
  • A Thousand and One Hands (1972)
  • Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) as Nina Tobias
  • Road to Salina (1970) as Billie
  • Strogoff (1970) as Nadja
  • More (1969) as Estelle Miller
  • The Wild Racers (1968) as Katherine Pearson
  • Hot Rods to Hell (1967) as Gloria
  • Riot on Sunset Strip (1967) as Andy
  • Devil's Angels (1967) as Marianne
  • The F.B.I. (1965) as Jody Conners
  • The F.B.I. (1965) as Sue Wallace
  • Laredo (1965)
  • Honey West (1965) as Tina
  • Mister Roberts (1965)
  • Hank (1965)
  • Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965) as Paula Riley
  • The Outer Limits (1963) as Denise Ward
  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Joan
  • Spencer's Mountain (1963) as Claris Coleman
  • Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) as Blond Girl in Lobby (uncredited)
  • The Donna Reed Show (1958)
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Sande Lukins
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Kathy Anders

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mimsy Farmer best known for?

Mimsy Farmer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Body Count (1986), The Black Cat (1981), Remembering Lichuan (2016), Oteckovia (2018).

When and where was Mimsy Farmer born?

Mimsy Farmer was born on February 28, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Mimsy Farmer have?

Mimsy Farmer has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2016.

What is Mimsy Farmer's background in cinema and television?

Mimsy Farmer is an American actress born on February 28, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in several Hollywood studio films. Her known credits include over 57 productions, with notable films such as Spencer's Mountain and Bus Riley's Back in Town. Farmer's acting car...

Mimsy Farmer by the numbers

59credits
43films
16TV series
1957–2016active years

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