Anne Francis

Anne Francis September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011 was an American actress, best known for her role in the science fiction film classic Forbidden Planet (1956), and as the female private detective in the television series Honey West (1965–66). She won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy award for her role in Honey West. Francis holds the distinction of starring in the first TV series with a female detective character's name in the title. Contents * 1 Early life and career * 2 Personal...Read Full Story

Actress Anne Francis , who was the love interest in the 1950s science-fiction classic “Forbidden Planet” and later was sexy private eye in “Honey West” on TV, has died at age 80. Francis died Sunday at a Santa Barbara nursing home, said Bill Guntle, a funeral director McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary in Santa Barbara. Francis, who had surgery and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007, died of complications of pancreatic cancer, her daughter, Jane Uemura, told...Read Full Story

Anne Francis, 80, who starred as a sexy detective on TV’s Honey West in the mid-’60s died on Sunday of complications of pancreatic cancer at a retirement home in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Los Angeles Times reports. She also appleared in the highly popular sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet in the 50′s. Francis may never have been a top-ranking star but she always had her devoted cult followers. Among her better-known movies were Bad Day at Black Rock, Blackboard Jungle, Don’t Go Near the...Read Full Story

Email This Actress Anne Francis, who was the love interest in the 1950s science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and later was sexy private eye in "Honey West" on TV, has died at age 80. Francis died Sunday at a Santa Barbara nursing home, said Bill Guntle, a funeral director McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary in Santa Barbara. Francis, who had surgery and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007, died of complications of pancreatic cancer, her daughter...Read Full Story

Anne Francis, 80, star in” Forbidden Planet, “” Honey West “ An elegant blonde beauty with a mark next to his lower lip, which played New Yorker and the title role in “Honey West” in the mid-1960s television series about a sexy female detective with a pet ocelot. Read more about 3A ” Los Angeles Times Anne Francis dies The Forbidden Planet and Star Honey West was 80 Read more about An elegant blonde beauty with a mark next to his lower lip, which played New Yorker and the title role in...Read Full Story

Actress Anne Francis , who starred in such big-screen adventures as Forbidden Planet and small-screen shows as Honey West, passed away at 80 years of age. Francis passed on Sunday due to complications from pancreatic cancer in her Santa Barbara nursing home. She was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007 and had undergone both surgery and chemotherapy. Although she appeared in more than 30 movies, Anne achieved cult fame with her role as Commander J.J. Adams in the 1956 sci-fi classic...Read Full Story

Unless you recently watched ‘Forbidden Planet’ which is based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and stars Leslie Nielsen , you may not be aware of Anne Francis , an actress who was also in that film. Francis died in California Sunday, Jan 2, 2011 at the age of 80. If you haven’t heard of her before, keep reading and allow yourself to be influenced. Francis and her fabled beauty spot. P-shopped better? Nyet. Francis, a child model, radio star and all-around actress appeared in films such as...Read Full Story

USA Today 'Forbidden Planet' star Anne Francis dies at 80 Houston Chronicle By BOB THOMAS AP © 2011 The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Actress Anne Francis, who was the love interest in the 1950s science-fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" and later was sexy private eye in "Honey West" on TV, has died at age 80. ... 'Forbidden Planet' star Anne Francis dies at 80 The Associated Press "Forbidden Planet" Actress Anne Francis Dies at 80 The Herald-Mail Actress Anne Francis dies at age 80 USA...Read Full Story

Actress Anne Francis on Monday passed away at the age of 80 due to complications of pancreatic cancer, local media reported. Francis, of Ossining, New York, passed away at a retirement home in Santa Barbra, California, where she had resided for several years, the actress’ daughter told the Los Angeles Times. Francis, who appeared in over 30 movies throughout her career, is probably best remembered for acting in the 1956 classic science fiction film ‘Forbidden Planet.’ She was also a...Read Full Story

CBS News 'Forbidden Planet' Star Anne Francis Dies at Age 80 Hollywood Reporter Anne Francis, who played the first female detective to be featured in a weekly TV series in 1965's Honey West, died Sunday of complications of pancreatic cancer at a retirement home in Santa Barbara, the Los Angeles Times reported, She was 80. ... Anne Francis Newsday Anne Francis Dies: What Killed Sexy "Forbidden Planet" Star? CBS News 'Forbidden Planet' star Anne Francis dies at 80 The Associated Press...Read Full Story