Faye Grant
An actress who brought grounded humanity to the leader of a resistance fighting alien invaders in the cult classic 'V'.
Born 1957 (age 69)·American actress·Birthday: July 16·Baby Boomers
Biography
Faye Grant carved out a memorable niche in 1980s television by playing characters of intelligence and resolve. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, she moved from stage work to TV, where her breakthrough arrived as Julie Parrish, the compassionate yet steaky medical student turned resistance leader in NBC's sci-fi miniseries 'V' and its subsequent series. In a genre often dominated by spectacle, Grant provided the emotional anchor; her Julie was believable as both a healer and a guerrilla. While the role defined her career, she continued to work steadily in television, appearing in series like 'The Greatest American Hero,' 'Party of Five,' and 'State of Affairs,' often bringing a similar depth to lawyers, doctors, and professionals. Her career represents the path of a skilled character actress who left an indelible mark on a generation of genre fans.
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.
Faye was born in 1957, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Faye Was Born
The biggest hits of 1957
#1 Movie
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Best Picture
The Bridge on the River Kwai
#1 TV Show
Gunsmoke
Faye's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1957Born
Sputnik launches the Space Age
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $10,550Min wage: $1.00/hrPresident: Dwight D. Eisenhower"All Shook Up" — Elvis PresleyBest Picture: The Bridge on the River Kwai
1962Started school
Cuban Missile Crisis brings the world to the brink
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $12,800Min wage: $1.15/hrPresident: John F. Kennedy"Stranger on the Shore" — Acker BilkBest Picture: Lawrence of Arabia
1970Became a teenager
First Earth Day; The Beatles break up
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $17,000Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Bridge over Troubled Water" — Simon & GarfunkelBest Picture: Patton
1973Could drive
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1975Could vote
Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Gas: $0.57/galHome: $27,600Min wage: $2.10/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & TennilleBest Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1978Turned 21
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1987Turned 30
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1997Turned 40
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2007Turned 50
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 60
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 69 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the lead role of Julie Parrish in the popular 1980s science fiction television series 'V' and its sequel 'V: The Final Battle.'
- Trained as a classical actress at the Juilliard School's Drama Division.
- Had recurring roles on notable TV series such as 'Party of Five' as Kirsten Bennett and 'The Greatest American Hero' as attorney Pam Davidson.
- Performed in stage productions including off-Broadway and regional theatre early in her career.
Did You Know?
She is married to actor Stephen Collins, though they separated in 2012.
Grant is a licensed private pilot.
She played the mother of Topher Grace's character on 'That '70s Show' in a 1999 episode.
She voiced characters in the animated series 'The Legend of Tarzan' and 'The Zeta Project.'
“The best characters are the ones who are fighting for something real.”
