Morgan Fairchild

About

Morgan Fairchild is an acclaimed American actress, renowned for her performances in television series, films, and on stage. Born Patsy Ann McClenny on February 3, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, she adopted the stage name Morgan Fairchild upon launching her acting career. Fairchild rose to international fame with her roles in popular American soap operas such as "Dallas", "Flamingo Road" for which she gained a Golden Globe nomination, and "Falcon Crest". She also appeared in films including "The Seduction", and has lent her voice to animated series like "The Simpsons". A long-standing advocate for AIDS and environmental causes, Fairchild continues to contribute to the film and television industry through various roles.

Associated With

Morgan Fairchild has had extensive associations in the entertainment industry, stemming from her acting, collaborations, and personal relationships. She's worked with several notable actors throughout her career, including roles alongside Johnny Depp in NBC's "Roseanne" and Chuck Norris in "Walker, Texas Ranger." She has also shared screen time with Jerry Seinfeld in the popular sitcom "Seinfeld." In her personal life, one of her significant relationships was with actor and singer Jack Calmes, to whom she was married for six years, from 1967 to 1973. Additionally, Fairchild had collaborations, albeit indirect, with other industry significant figures; notably, she was impersonated by comedian Jan Hooks in several "Saturday Night Live" sketches, and she performed the role originated by fellow actress Susan Flannery in a daytime soap opera, "The Bold and the Beautiful".

Career Highlights

• 1973: Morgan Fairchild launched her acting career in the daytime soap opera "Search for Tomorrow" where she played the character of Jennifer Pace.
• 1978: She gained further recognition with a recurring role in another soap opera, "Dallas", as Jenna Wade.
• 1980: Fairchild had her breakthrough role in the prime-time soap opera "Flamingo Road" as Constance Weldon Carlyle.
• 1982: Honored with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for her work on "Flamingo Road".
• 1984–86: She starred in the television series "Paper Dolls" as Racine and also had a leading role in "Falcon Crest" as Jordan Roberts.
• 1989: She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest appearance in "Murphy Brown" as Norberg.
• 1994: Won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Female Newcomer for her role in "General Hospital" as Sydney Chase.
• 2004: Fairchild provided the voice for a main character in the animated series "The New Batman Adventures."
• 2005: She joined the cast of the soap opera "Fashion House", playing the lead role of Sophia Blakely.
• 2009-2019: Fairchild continued to appear in various television series such as "Two and a Half Men", "Hot in Cleveland", "Bones" and "Days of Our Lives".
• 2019: Appeared in a recurring role in the ABC series "The Cool Kids" where she played the character of Rose.

Notable Awards

• Morgan Fairchild, an American actress, hasn't won many notable awards despite her long and successful career in television, movies, and theater, including soap operas like "Dallas" and sitcoms like "Friends". However, she has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for "The Bold and the Beautiful" in 1989, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "Murphy Brown" in 1989. Her performances are widely respected within the industry and among fans, which has contributed to her lasting success.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Morgan Fairchild Movie/TV Show?

Morgan Fairchild is widely recognized for her numerous roles in both film and television. However, she is probably best known for her portrayal of Jennifer Pace on the popular soap opera "Search for Tomorrow." Running from 1973 to 1982, this television drama became one of the most-watched daytime series during its time. While she has appeared in many successful movies and TV shows over her career, this early role arguably had the most impact and made her a household name.

How Did Morgan Fairchild Get Famous?

Morgan Fairchild, originally born as Patsy Ann McClenny, rose to fame primarily through her acting career in television and film which began in the late 1970s. She landed her first big role as Jennifer Pace in the popular soap opera "Search for Tomorrow", which garnered her significant attention. However, she became most well-known for her performance in the 80s prime-time soap operas "Flamingo Road" and "Falcon Crest" for her glamorous and strong-willed characters. Her fame further solidified with a series of roles in other TV series and films later on.