- During her several years as a cover girl, she also studied acting and landed her first major role as an actress by playing a model on the short-lived TV series PAPER DOLLS (1984).
- While she continued her acting studies, Farrell had a small role in the Rodney Dangerfield comedy BACK TO SCHOOL (1986) and appeared in the TV movies BEVERLY HILLS MADAM (1986) and THE DELIBERATE STRANGER (1986), a well-received docudrama on serial killer Ted Bundy.
- Nickname: Farrell
- Was raised in Boston.
- She deep sea fishes for a hobby. She caught two five-foot wahoos on her first outing. She mounted the first one and fed the second to an entire village.
- Modeled for 3 years in her late teens, and quit to become an actress.
- Described by LeVar Burton as Action Barbie
- Before becoming a model, Farrell played an Christmas elf at a mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Played the Cat in the 15 min teaser promo for a US Red Dwarf (after NBC asked Grant and Naylor for another pilot).
Quotes- On fans: "They're very bright and very respectful, I love being called 'Ms Farrell', I think that's so sweet! When the fans see you on the street, they're very discreet and don't want to offend you. But when I go on stage at a convention, I'm used to them screaming and shouting at me. And I expect that, because if I paid $30 or so to see me, I'd scream too!"
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