- Born
- Birth nameMarianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- 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 '70s she became addicted to heroin and was homeless in London's Soho district for a couple of years. Recorded numerous albums in the '80s while struggling with cocaine and alcohol. Has remained sober and productive since.- IMDb Mini Biography By: <anthony-adam@tamu.edu>
- Probably best-known for her highly-publicized romantic link to Mick Jagger. Born December 29, 1946, to Eva, the Baroness Erisso, and Major Glynn Faithfull, a WWII British spy. Marianne Faithfull acted in several theater productions before she made her film debut appearance in I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967). Her character made history as the first person to use the F-word in a mainstream film. A year later, she amassed a cult following as the leather-clad motorcyclist in the French film The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968). After minor appearances in film and television in the 1970s, followed by a 14-year hiatus, she made appearances as "God" in the adored and well-received British-comedy series Absolutely Fabulous (1992). In Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006), Marianne portrayed Empress Maria Theresa. The next year, she starred in the film Irina Palm (2007), in the central role of Maggie,a 60-year-old widow who becomes a sex worker to pay for her ill grandson's medical treatment. Her performance was nominated for a European Film Award for Best Actress.- IMDb Mini Biography By: tony.r.vario@gmail.com
- SpousesGiorgio Della Terza(1988 - 1991) (divorced)Ben Brierly(July 8, 1979 - 1986) (divorced)John Dunbar(May 6, 1965 - 1966) (divorced, 1 child)
- RelativesElin Tristan Marsales(Grandchild)
- The first time the F-word was spoken in a movie was by her in I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967).
- The Rolling Stones' song "As Tears Go By" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards--their first collaboration--for her.
- John Lennon's 1966 song "And Your Bird Can Sing" was inspired by Mick Jagger's relationship with Faithfull.
- Was best friends with Anita Pallenberg when they both dated The Rolling Stones band members (Faithfull dated Mick Jagger and Pallenberg dated Brian Jones).
- In 1967 she was among those arrested in a drug raid by British police at the residence of Keith Richards.
- Once [Mick Jagger] came straight off stage to the hotel where I was waiting and he was absolutely terrifying. He was like somebody possessed. I don't think he even knew who I was. He still had his make-up on and there was a froth of spittle around his mouth and his eyes were violent and he was making grunting sounds. He didn't say a word; just those god-awful grunts. He picked me up and slammed me against the wall. Several times. Afterwards, I don't think he even remembered it.
- My favorite instrument in the whole world is the human female voice, and Kate Bush is one of the reasons why. It is by far a Stradivarius, which is why she rarely details with the press or isn't in a rush to record. She's one of the few who can be above all that.
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