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Marianne Faithfull

Film Actress / Songwriter | * 12/29/1946 (77) | Hampstead, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (born 29 December 1946) is an English rock singer and actress. She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her hit single "As Tears Go By" and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States. Born in Hampstead, London, Faithfull began her career in 1964 after attending a party for the Rolling Stones, where she was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham. Her debut album Marianne Faithfull (1965, released simultaneously with her album Come My Way), was a commercial success followed by a number of albums on Decca Records. From 1966 to 1970, she had a highly publicised romantic relationship with Mick Jagger. Her popularity was enhanced by her film roles, such as those in I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967), The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) and Hamlet (1969). However, her popularity was overshadowed by personal problems in the 1970s. During this time, she was anorexic, homeless and addicted to heroin. Noted for her distinctive voice, Faithfull's p... ()
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Daughter of Eva, the Baroness Erisso, and Major Glynn Faithfull, a WWII British spy. Recorded the first song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, "As Tears Go By" (1964). Involved in a major drug scandal with Jagger, Richards and others, which ultimately turned public opinion favorably towards the 'Rolling Stones' and other rock groups. In the 70's she became addicted to heroin and was homeless in London's Soho district for a couple of years. Recorded numerous albums in the 80's, while struggling with cocaine and alcohol. Has remained sober and productive since.

Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Drama | Music

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Marianne Faithfull

Commandeur Des Arts Et Des Lettres‎ European Film Award for Best Actress
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Movies with Marianne Faithfull as Actress(49)

as Self (voice)2023 The Stones and Brian Jones
as Self - Narrator (voice)2023 Wild Summon
as Bene Gesserit Ancestor (voice)2021 Dune
as Narrator (voice)2018 Shelley's Blaze
as Self (voice)2017 My Generation
as Mariette2012 Belle du Seigneur
as Dr. Langenkamp2011 Faces in the Crowd
as herself2009 FLicKeR
as Maggie2007 Irina Palm
as Empress Maria Theresa2006 Marie Antoinette
as Marianne (Le Marais)2006 Paris Je T'aime
as Narrator (voice)2004 A Letter To True
as Helen2001 Far from China
as Betty2001 Intimacy
as herself1999 Tripping
as Club Singer1996 Crimetime
as Mother1995 Moondance
as Bev1994 Shopping
as Lilly1993 When Pigs Fly
as Narrator1992 The Turn of the Screw
as herself1982 The Compleat Beatles
as Lilith1981 Lucifer Rising
as Helen Rochefort1975 Assault on Agathon
as Sophy Kwykwer1974 Ghost Story
as herself1970 Cucumber Castle
as herself1969 Heads
as Ophelia1969 Hamlet
as Self (uncredited)1968 Sympathy for the Devil
as Une jeune femme dans la soirée dansante1967 Anna
as herself1967 Made in U.S.A
as Self (as Marianne Faithful)1965 The Music of Lennon & McCartney

TV Shows/Series with Marianne Faithfull as Actress(13)

2009 FM
as herself2002 Kulturjournal
as herself2002 V Graham Norton
as herself1998 Vivement dimanche
as herself1975 Numéro un
as herself1975 Arena
as herself1972 Musikladen
as herself1965 Hullabaloo
as herself1964 Top of the Pops
as Self - Singer1964 Shindig!

Movies with Marianne Faithfull as Crew(3)

Crew/Compositors2003 His Brother
Sound/Music1966 Who's Crazy?

Additional Information

Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Sunday, 12/29 1946 (December) in Hampstead, London, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 77 years + 91 days)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: St Joseph's College
Record Label: Decca, Deram, Island Records
Spouses (current/former): John Dunbar, Ben Brierley, Giorgio Della Terza
Children: Nicholas Dunbar, Corrina Jagger
Siblings: Simon Faithfull
Father: Robert Glynn Faithfull
Mother: Eva von Sacher-Masoch
Other names for Marianne Faithfull (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull"
Marianne Faithfull frequently works together with these people:
Petula Clark (7x, Actress)
Mick Jagger (6x, Actor)
Keith Richards (5x, Actor)
Tina Turner (5x, Actress)
Jean-Luc Godard (5x, Crew)
Diana Ross (5x, Actress)
Sofia Coppola (4x, Actress)
Bruno Podalydès (4x, Actor)
Charlie Watts (4x, Actor)
Patrice Chéreau (4x, Crew)
Donald Mowat (4x, Crew)
Jethro Tull (4x, Cast)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:207746, Added: 07/24/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024