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Peggy Lipton
Actor

Peggy Lipton

30 Aug 1946Born
11 May 2019Died
72Age at death
44Credits

Biography

Peggy Lipton (born Margaret Ann Lipton; August 30, 1946 – May 11, 2019) was an American actress and model who rose to fame in the late 1960s. She is best known for two major television roles: Julie Barnes on The Mod Squad (1968-1973) and Norma Jennings on Twin Peaks (1990-1991, 2017).

She began modeling at age 15 and signed with Ford Agency. Her early struggles with stuttering led her to become introverted, though she found that acting helped her overcome this challenge.

Her breakthrough came with The Mod Squad, where she played Julie Barnes, one of three hippie undercover cops.

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The show was groundbreaking for its time, addressing contemporary social issues and featuring an interracial cast. Her performance earned her four Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award.

In 1974, she married music producer Quincy Jones, making them one of the most prominent interracial couples in the entertainment industry at that time. They had two daughters: Kidada Jones (born 1974) and Rashida Jones (born 1976). After marrying Jones, Lipton largely stepped away from acting to focus on her family. They divorced in 1989.

She returned to acting, performing in many TV roles, including Norma Jennings in David Lynch's Twin Peaks.

She passed away in 2019 at age 72 from colon cancer. Her memoir "Breathing Out" (2005) detailed her life experiences, including her battles with anxiety and her journey in the entertainment industry.

She is remembered as a cultural icon of the 1960s and early 1970s, particularly for her role in The Mod Squad, which helped break down racial barriers on television.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2017There's... Johnny!Series: Evelyn Greenfield (1 episode)
  2. 2017A Dog's PurposeFilm: Adult Hannah
  3. 2016Angie TribecaSeries: Peggy Tribeca (2 episodes)
  4. 2014Twin Peaks: The Missing PiecesFilm: Norma Jennings
  5. 2012House of LiesSeries: Phoebe Van Der Hooven (1 episode)
  6. 2010When in RomeFilm: Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
  7. 2008CrashSeries: Susie (4 episodes)
  8. 2007Rules of EngagementSeries: Fay (1 episode)
  9. 2006PsychSeries: Scarlett Jones (1 episode)
  10. 2005CutsSeries (1 episode)
  11. 2001AliasSeries: Olivia Reed (2 episodes)
  12. 2001JackpotFilm: Janice
  13. 2000Skipped PartsFilm: Laurabel Pierce
  14. 2000The '70sFilm: Gloria Steinem
  15. 2000InternFilm: Roxanne Rochet
  16. 1999PopularSeries: Kelly Foster (4 episodes)
  17. 1997The PostmanFilm: Ellen March
  18. 1996Justice for AnnieFilm: Carol Mills
  19. 1994Deadly VowsFilm: Nancy Weston
  20. 1993Angel FallsSeries: Hadley Larson (6 episodes)
  21. 1992Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with MeFilm: Norma Jennings
  22. 1991True IdentityFilm: Rita
  23. 1990Fatal CharmFilm: Jane Sims
  24. 1990WingsSeries: Miss Laurie Jenkins (1 episode)
  25. 1990Twin PeaksSeries: Norma Jennings (35 episodes)
  26. 1989Twin PeaksFilm: Norma Jennings
  27. 1989Kinjite: Forbidden SubjectsFilm: Kathleen Crowe
  28. 1988Purple People EaterFilm: Mom
  29. 1988I'm Gonna Git You SuckaFilm: Minor Role (uncredited)
  30. 1988War PartyFilm: TV Correspondent
  31. 1988Addicted to His LoveFilm: Assistant DA
  32. 1983The HitchhikerSeries: Helen (1 episode)
  33. 1979The Return of Mod SquadFilm: Julie Barnes
  34. 1968The Mod SquadSeries: Julie Barnes (124 episodes)
  35. 1968BlueFilm: Laurie Kramer
  36. 1967Mosby's MaraudersFilm: Oralee Prentiss
  37. 1967The InvadersSeries: Bride (1 episode)
  38. 1965The F.B.I.Series: Girl in Museum (1 episode)
  39. 1965The John Forsythe ShowSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1964BewitchedSeries: Secretary (1 episode)
  41. 1963Mr. NovakSeries: Selma (1 episode)
  42. 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries: Mary Winters (1 episode)
  43. 1962The VirginianSeries: Dulcie Colby (1 episode)
  44. 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySeries: Oralee Prentiss (2 episodes)

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