Faye Dunaway which she played Vicki Anderson, an insurance investigator who becomes involved with Thomas Crown (Steve McQueen), a millionaire who attempts to pull off the perfect crime. Norman Jewison hired Dunaway, after he saw scenes from "Bonnie and Clyde" before its release and, like Arthur Penn did with Warren Beatty, had to convince McQueen that she was right for the part. The film emphasized Dunaway's sensuality and elegance with a character who has remained an influential style icon. The role required over 29 costume changes and was a complex one to play. "Vicki's dilemma was, at the time, a newly emerging
Faye Dunaway filmography Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television. Dunaway also appeared in the James Gray-directed crime film "The Yards" (2000) and Roger Avary's satirical black comedy "The Rules of Attraction" (2002). Dunaway started her acting career on Broadway and appeared in several plays throughout her career, including "A Man for All Seasons" (1961–63), "After the Fall" (1964), "Hogan's Goat" (1965–67) and "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1973). She was awarded the Sarah Siddons Award for her portrayal of opera singer Maria Callas in "Master Class" (1996). Dunaway also appeared in two music videos, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "Into the Great Wide Open"