Sharon Farrell
Actor
December 24, 1940 — May 15, 2023 (82 years)
Sharon Farrell (born Sharon Forsmoe; December 24, 1940 – May 15, 2023) was an American television and film actress, and dancer. Originally beginning her career as a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre company, Farrell made her film debut in 1959 in Kiss Her Goodbye, followed by roles in 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962), A Lovely Way to Die (1968), and the neo-noir Marlowe (1969). She worked prolifically in television, including recurring parts in the series Saints and Sinners (1962), Dr. Kildare (1965), and Hawaii Five-O (1980).
Farrell was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Hazel Ruth (née Huffman) and Darrel LaValle Forsmoe. She was of Norwegian descent, and was raised with sister, Dale Candice, in a Lutheran family. During her childhood, Farrell studied ballet and was involved in the theater department during high school. Farrell toured with the American Ballet Theatre Company as a dancer, which brought her to New York City.
In New York, Farrell began her acting career in the theater, appearing in productions of "The Crucible" and "A View from the Bridge". She made her film debut in 1959 in Kiss Her Goodbye, and went on to appear in a number of films in the 1960s, including 40 Pounds of Trouble, A Lovely Way to Die, and Marlowe.
Farrell's television career began in the early 1960s, with appearances in such series as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Gunsmoke, and Dr. Kildare. She had a recurring role on the soap opera Saints and Sinners from 1962 to 1963, and starred in the short-lived series The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang in 1967. In 1980, she joined the cast of Hawaii Five-O, playing the role of Lori Wilson for two seasons.
Farrell was also active in the horror genre, appearing in the films It's Alive (1974) and Night of the Comet (1984). She continued to work in television and film throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and her final film appearance was in the 2000 comedy Can't Buy Me Love.
In addition to her acting career, Farrell was also a dancer and choreographer. She taught dance at the University of California, Los Angeles, and was a member of the board of directors of the American Ballet Theatre.
Farrell was married five times, to Andrew Prine, Ron DeBlasio, Steve Salkin, and Dale Trevillion. She had one son, Chance Boyer, from her marriage to Prine.
Farrell died on May 15, 2023, at the age of 82, from natural causes. She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California.
Farrell was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Hazel Ruth (née Huffman) and Darrel LaValle Forsmoe. She was of Norwegian descent, and was raised with sister, Dale Candice, in a Lutheran family. During her childhood, Farrell studied ballet and was involved in the theater department during high school. Farrell toured with the American Ballet Theatre Company as a dancer, which brought her to New York City.
In New York, Farrell began her acting career in the theater, appearing in productions of "The Crucible" and "A View from the Bridge". She made her film debut in 1959 in Kiss Her Goodbye, and went on to appear in a number of films in the 1960s, including 40 Pounds of Trouble, A Lovely Way to Die, and Marlowe.
Farrell's television career began in the early 1960s, with appearances in such series as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Gunsmoke, and Dr. Kildare. She had a recurring role on the soap opera Saints and Sinners from 1962 to 1963, and starred in the short-lived series The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang in 1967. In 1980, she joined the cast of Hawaii Five-O, playing the role of Lori Wilson for two seasons.
Farrell was also active in the horror genre, appearing in the films It's Alive (1974) and Night of the Comet (1984). She continued to work in television and film throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and her final film appearance was in the 2000 comedy Can't Buy Me Love.
In addition to her acting career, Farrell was also a dancer and choreographer. She taught dance at the University of California, Los Angeles, and was a member of the board of directors of the American Ballet Theatre.
Farrell was married five times, to Andrew Prine, Ron DeBlasio, Steve Salkin, and Dale Trevillion. She had one son, Chance Boyer, from her marriage to Prine.
Farrell died on May 15, 2023, at the age of 82, from natural causes. She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California.
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| 2000 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1996 | White Cargo · as Senator's Wife |
| 1996 | Timeless Obsession · as Mrs. Sparrow |
| 1995 | JAG · as Mary Hanratti |
| 1995 | Beyond Desire · as Shirley |
| 1995 | Yakuza Connection · as Lois |
| 1994 | A Gift from Heaven · as Ma Samuals |
| 1993 | Arcade · as Alex's MomOn Plex |
| 1993 | Sworn to VengeanceOn Plex |
| 1991 | Lonely Hearts · as Louise |
| 1989 | One Man Force · as Shirley |
| 1988 | Freddy's Nightmares · as Mrs. WaxOn Plex |
| 1987 | Can't Buy Me Love · as Mrs. Mancini |
| 1986 | Matlock · as Rose Ballou |
| 1984 | Night of the Comet · as Doris |
| 1984 | Rituals · as Cherry Lane |
| 1983 | Lone Wolf McQuade · as Molly McquadeOn Plex |
| 1982 | Sweet Sixteen · as Kathy HopkinsOn Plex |
| 1982 | T.J. Hooker · as Irene Gordon |
| 1981 | Born to Be Sold · as Joan Helick |
| 1981 | Separate Ways · as Karen Haskell |
| 1980 | Rage! · as Dottie |
| 1980 | The Stunt Man · as DeniseOn Plex |
| 1980 | Out of the Blue · as Kathy |
| 1979 | The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang · as Flo Quick |
| 1979 | Mrs. Columbo · as Dorothy Hunt |
| 1978 | The Fifth Floor · as MelanieOn Plex |
| 1977 | Man from Atlantis · as Charlene Baker |
| 1976 | Gibbsville · as Mildred |
| 1975 | The Premonition · as Sheri |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Bronk · as Lyn |
| 1975 | Switch · as Stacy Jordan |
| 1974 | It's Alive · as Lenore DavisOn Plex |
| 1974 | Police Woman · as Marcia Gordon |
| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Petrocelli · as Arlene Johnson |
| 1974 | The Underground Man · as Marty Nickerson |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man · as Angie Walker |
| 1973 | The New Perry Mason · as Pat Morrisey |
| 1973 | The Young and the Restless · as Florence Webster |
| 1973 | Chase · as Elaine |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | Wide World of Mystery · as Linda |
| 1972 | The Eyes of Charles Sand · as Emily Parkhurst |
| 1971 | The D.A. (1971) · as Georgia Young |
| 1971 | Police Surgeon (1971) · as Molly Sims |
| 1971 | The Love Machine · as Maggie Stewart |
| 1971 | Banyon · as Wanda |
| 1970 | Storefront Lawyers/Men At Law · as Donna Brooks |
| 1970 | Quarantined · as Ginny Pepper |
| 1970 | |
| 1969 | The Reivers · as Corrie |
| 1969 | Love, American Style · as Sheila Fontaine |
| 1969 | Marlowe · as Orfamay Quest |
| 1969 | Medical Center · as Linda Atwood |
| 1969 | Marcus Welby, M.D. · as Cecile Ramsey |
| 1968 | The Name of the Game · as Sandrelle |
| 1968 | Hawaii Five-O · as Lori Wilson |
| 1968 | Premiere · as Joan Mears |
| 1968 | A Lovely Way to Die · as Carol |
| 1966 | Not with My Wife, You Don't! · as Model (uncredited) |
| 1966 | The Iron Horse · as Carrie |
| 1965 | The Wackiest Ship in the Army · as Cast |
| 1965 | I Dream of Jeannie · as Nina Ferguson |
| 1965 | The Wild Wild West · as Cloris Colton |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. · as Lee ThomasOn Plex |
| 1965 | Run for Your Life · as Jenny |
| 1965 | The Spy with My Face · as Sandy Wister |
| 1964 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. · as Sandy Wister |
| 1964 | The Movie Maker · as Melissa |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre · as Althea Winton |
| 1963 | My Favorite Martian · as Gloria TrimbleOn Plex |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre · as Melissa |
| 1963 | Burke's Law · as Libby Hale |
| 1963 | The Fugitive · as Elvie Gage |
| 1963 | Arrest and Trial · as Angela Desantis |
| 1963 | The Lieutenant · as Pam Canford |
| 1962 | 40 Pounds of Trouble · as Dolores |
| 1962 | The Beverly Hillbillies · as Kitty DevineOn Plex |
| 1962 | Empire · as Lisa Barry |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour · as Rosie |
| 1962 | The Virginian · as Mavis |
| 1962 | Saints and Sinners · as Polly Holloran |
| 1961 | |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare · as Rachel Field |
| 1960 | Insight · as Betty |
| 1960 | My Three Sons · as Cathy |
| 1959 | Rawhide · as Billie Lou |
| 1959 | Kiss Her Goodbye · as Emily Wilson (as Sharon Forsino) |
| 1958 | Naked City · as Actress (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Wagon Train · as Judy Wilson |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents · as Lolly Wilkens |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke · as Belle |
| 1954 | Disneyland · as Mamma Doyle |
| 1952 | This Is The Life · as Georgia Mitchell |
| 1952 | Death Valley Days · as Cora FranklinOn Plex |
| 1973 | Match Game · as Self - Panelist |
| 1965 | The Hollywood Squares · as Self - Panelist |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson · as Self |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show · as Self |