Sharon Farrell
Biography
Sharon Farrell, born Sharon Forsmoe on December 24, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, was an American actress and dancer who died on May 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She was the daughter of Hazel Ruth (née Huffman) and Darrel LaValle Forsmoe, was of Norwegian descent, and grew up with her sister Dale Candi. Farrell began her performing career as a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre before moving to screen work. She made her film debut in 1959 with Kiss Her Goodbye and later appeared in 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962), A Lovely Way to Die (1968) and the neo‑noir Marlowe (1969). On television she held recurring roles in Saints and Sinners (1962), Dr. Kildare (1965) and Hawaii Five‑O (1980).
Career overview
Sharon Farrell (born Sharon Forsmoe; December 24, 1940 – May 15, 2023) began her performing career as a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre before transitioning to screen work. She made her feature‑film debut in 1959 with the title Kiss Her Goodbye, establishing herself as a versatile actress who could move between dance and dramatic roles.
Throughout the 1960s Farrell appeared in several notable movies, including 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962), A Lovely Way to Die (1968) and the neo‑noir Marlowe (1969). In parallel with her film work she built an extensive television résumé, securing recurring parts on series such as Saints and Sinners in 1962, Dr. Kildare in 1965, and later returning to the small screen with a role on Hawaii Five‑O in 1980. Her television appearances spanned a range of genres, reflecting a steady presence in American households over two decades.
Farrell’s career was marked by consistent activity across both film and television, illustrating a capacity to adapt to changing industry trends while maintaining a recognizable screen presence. She remained active in acting until the later years of her life, leaving a body of work that includes more than eighty credited performances.
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102 titles- The Sinister Saga of Making The Stunt Man (2000)
- Scream Again (1998)
- Last Chance Love (1997) as Mrs. Worthington
- White Cargo (1996) as Senator's Wife
- Timeless Obsession (1996) as Mrs. Sparrow
- JAG (1995) as Mary Hanratti
- Beyond Desire (1995) as Shirley
- A Gift from Heaven (1994) as Ma Samuals
- Sworn to Vengeance (1993)
- Arcade (1993) as Alex's Mom
- Lonely Hearts (1991) as Louise
- One Man Force (1989) as Shirley
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as Mrs. Wax
- Can't Buy Me Love (1987) as Mrs. Mancini
- Matlock (1986) as Rose Ballou
- Night of the Comet (1984) as Doris
- Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) as Molly McQuade
- Sweet Sixteen (1983) as Kathy Hopkins
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Irene Gordon
- Out of the Blue (1981) as Kathy
- Born to Be Sold (1981) as Joan Helick
- Separate Ways (1981) as Karen Haskell
- The Stunt Man (1980) as Denise
- Rage! (1980) as Dottie
- Mrs. Columbo (1979) as Dorothy Hunt
- The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979) as Flo Quick
- The Fifth Floor (1978) as Melanie
- The Young Runaways (1978) as Mamma Doyle
- Confessions of the D.A. Man (1978) as Georgia Young
- Man from Atlantis (1977) as Charlene Baker
- Gibbsville (1976) as Mildred
- The Premonition (1976) as Sheri
- Switch (1975) as Stacy Jordan
- Bronk (1975) as Lyn
- Doc (1975)
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Angie Walker
- Police Woman (1974) as Hallie
- Police Woman (1974) as Marcia Gordon
- Harry O (1974)
- Petrocelli (1974) as Arlene Johnson
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
- It's Alive (1974) as Lenore Davis
- The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer (1974)
- The Underground Man (1974) as Marty Nickerson
- Police Story (1973)
- Big John Morrison (1973) as Bobbie
- A Little Bit Like Murder (1973) as Linda
- Banyon (1972) as Wanda
- The Eyes of Charles Sand (1972) as Emily Parkhurst
- The Love Machine (1971) as Maggie Stewart
- McCloud (1970)
- Quarantined (1970) as Ginny Pepper
- Love, American Style (1969) as Sheila Fontaine
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Cecile Ramsey
- Marlowe (1969) as Orfamay Quest
- The Reivers (1969) as Corrie
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Mary Beth Rogers
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Diana / Linda Forbes
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Lori Wilson
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Frankie Demara
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Sandrelle
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Jesse Boone
- A Lovely Way to Die (1968) as Carol
- Not With My Wife, You Don't! (1966) as Model (uncredited)
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Cloris Colton
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Nina Ferguson
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Lee Thomas
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Jenny
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Louise
- The Spy with My Face (1965) as Sandy Wister
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Sandy Wister
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Leslie Stemmler
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Jacqueline Midcult
- The Fugitive (1963) as Elvie Gage
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Melissa
- Burke's Law (1963) as Libby Hale
- My Favorite Martian (1963) as Gloria Trimble
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Althea Winton
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Angela DeSantis
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Pam Canford
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Rosie
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Melanie Rydell
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Kitty Devine
- The Virginian (1962) as Mavis
- Saints and Sinners (1962) as Polly Holloran
- 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962) as Dolores
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Jeanne Sawyer
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Glenda Hester
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Rachel Field
- Ben Casey (1961)
- My Three Sons (1960) as Cathy
- Rawhide (1959) as Billie Lou
- Kiss Her Goodbye (1959) as Emily Wilson (as Sharon Forsino)
- Naked City (1958) as Actress (uncredited)
- Wagon Train (1957) as Judy Wilson
- Wagon Train (1957) as Pearlie Garnet
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lottie
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Belle
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Annie
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lolly Wilkens
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mamma Doyle
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sharon Farrell best known for?
Sharon Farrell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including JAG (1995), Freddy's Nightmares (1988), Can't Buy Me Love (1987), Amsterdamned (1988).
When and where was Sharon Farrell born?
Sharon Farrell was born on December 24, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. They passed away on May 15, 2023.
How many credits does Sharon Farrell have?
Sharon Farrell has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2000.
What is Sharon Farrell's background in cinema and television?
Sharon Farrell, born Sharon Forsmoe on December 24, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, was an American actress and dancer who died on May 15, 2023, at the age of 82. She was the daughter of Hazel Ruth (née Huffman) and Darrel LaValle Forsmoe, was of Norwegian descent, and grew up with her sister Dale Candi. Farrell began her p...