Anne Francis: Forbidden Planet and Honey West Star Dies at 80

Anne Francis was an American actress. Born on September 16, 1930, in Ossining, New York, she began as a child model and radio performer.

She starred in the science fiction classic Forbidden Planet (1956) and as the title character in the TV series Honey West (1965-1966), which won her a Golden Globe. She also appeared in Funny Girl and Bad Day at Black Rock, and in many TV series including The Twilight Zone.

She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. Francis died in Santa Barbara, California, on January 2, 2011, at age 80.

Achievements: Golden Globe Award for Honey West, star of Forbidden Planet.

Birth: September 16, 1930 - Ossining, New York.

Profession: Actress.

Interesting Facts: Honey West was one of the first TV shows with a female detective lead.