Rebecca De Mornay

In 2004, she was cast as attorney Hannah Rose for the final season of The Practice and its subsequent spin-off, Boston Legal. Fairchild scored her biggest recognition in some time by starring in TV ads for the Old Navy clothing store for several years, essentially playing herself. Her most successful film to date (2003) was The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992). She cultivated an image through her glamour as well as her extremely professional and courteous personality (a contrast from the "divas" she tends to portray). Her film debut came with a small part in Francis Ford Coppola's One from the Heart (1982), which was followed by the very successful Risky Business (1983) with Tom Cruise. Fairchild continues to appear regularly on television, and is active in raising awareness of AIDS related issues, and environmental protection. Fairchild is unique in the sense that she has never had a starring role in a successful film or television series. She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Fairchild's personal life has been more low-key but she was married to Jack Calmes from 1967-1973 and dated US Senator and future Presidential candidate John Kerry in the early 90's.

De Mornay grew up in France and went to college in the United Kingdom. In the early 80's she appeared in off-Broadway plays such as Geniuses and garnered rave reviews from Time and the New York Times. Rebecca De Mornay (born August 29, 1962) is an American actress, born in Santa Rosa, California, USA. Through the years she also maintained a career in independent films and theater productions. One from the Heart (1982). She also made a guest appearance in the American series Friends and was a recurring guest star on Cybill as Andrea, the rival of Cybill Shepherd's character. Risky Business (1983). In 1995, she returned to soaps as bitch Sydney Chase on The City, but only stayed for a year.

Testament (1983). She garnered an Emmy nomination for her role in a Murphy Brown episode and in the early 90's the Roseanne producers capitalized on her name value and cast her in a small role as bisexual Sandra Bernhard's girlfriend. The Trip to Bountiful (1985). By this time she was established as a leading television actress and appeared in the series Falcon Crest. The Slugger's Wife (aka Neil Simon's The Slugger's Wife) (1985). In 1984 she headlined another series, Paper Dolls, where critics considered her the only bright spot, but poor ratings doomed the series. Runaway Train (1985). In the late 70's she had a stint on Mork & Mindy and subsequently had her first starring role in a prime time series, Flamingo Road, earning a nomination for an Emmy Award for her performance.

Beauty and the Beast (1987). She moved to Los Angeles and was cast as Jenna Wade in the television series Dallas in 1978, appearing in one episode (the role was later played by Priscilla Presley). And God Created Woman (1988). Moving to New York City, she secured her first on-screen role, appearing as maniacal Jennifer Pace in the daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow from 1973 until 1977. Feds (1988). She took her new first name, Morgan, from the 1966 David Warner film, Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment. Dealers (1989). Born Patsy Ann McClenny in Dallas, Texas, Fairchild's first job was as a stand in for Faye Dunaway during location filming for the movie Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

Backdraft (1991). Morgan Fairchild (born February 3, 1950) is an American actress. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992). Tribute page (http://www.morganfairchildtribute.com/). Guilty as Sin (1993). Official website (http://www.morganfairchild.com/). The Three Musketeers (1993). IMDB profile (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000392/).

Never Talk to Strangers (1995). The Winner (1996). Thick as Thieves (1999). A Table for One (aka Wicked Ways) (1999).

The Right Temptation (2000). Salem Witch Trials (2001). The Practice (joined cast in 2004). Boston Legal (2004).