Morgan Fairchild, born Patsy Ann McClenny in Dallas, Texas, has long defined the on-screen image of the glamorous, sharp-minded businesswoman who knows exactly what she wants. Rising from early performances in children’s theater and Dallas–Fort Worth local TV, she reached national attention with her breakout role as Jennifer Pace on “Search for Tomorrow” from 1973 to 1977. She went on to become the first actress to portray Jenna Wade on “Dallas,” and soon after earned a Golden Globe nomination for her star-making turn as Constance Carlyle in NBC’s “Flamingo Road”.

Her television career spans some of the most recognizable series in entertainment, including “Paper Dolls”, “Falcon Crest”, and unforgettable comedic guest roles on “Murphy Brown” (earning her a Primetime Emmy nomination), “Friends”, “Roseanne,” “Cybill”, and “Two and a Half Men”. Onstage, her acclaimed role in the off-Broadway comedy “Geniuses” was named one of the year’s Top Ten Plays by both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

Beyond acting, Fairchild is a respected industry leader and advocate. A longtime SAG-AFTRA board member, she has helped guide policy through key committees focused on legislation, governance, commercial contracts, and industry relations. She is also a passionate activist for AIDS awareness, environmental causes, and ME/CFS education, having spoken about her own experiences at a National Academy of Medicine briefing in 2015.