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Aliases: 페기 립튼

Gender: Female

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

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Movie Involvements: 20

TV Involvements: 11


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Biography

Peggy 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). Born Margaret Ann Lipton in New York City, she grew up in a middle-class Jewish family on Long Island. 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. 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, Lipton 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. Lipton 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.

Most Famous Work

Twin Peaks
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8

Twin Peaks

(1990) Norma Jennings
The Virginian
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6

The Virginian

(1962) Dulcie Colby
The Invaders
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7

The Invaders

(1967) Bride
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
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8

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

(1962) Mary Winters
The Hitchhiker
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6

The Hitchhiker

(1983) Helen
The Mod Squad
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6

The Mod Squad

(1968) Julie Barnes
Mr. Novak
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7

Mr. Novak

(1963) Selma
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
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8

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2018 Self
2017 Adult Hannah
2016 Peggy Tribeca
2014 Norma Jennings
2012 Phoebe Van Der Hooven
2010 Priscilla
2007 Fay
2006 Scarlett Jones
2005 N/A
2002 Self
2001 Self
Self
Self
Olivia Reed
Janice
2000 Laurabel Pierce
Gloria Steinem
Roxanne Rochet
1999 N/A
1997 Ellen March
1996 Carol Mills
1994 Nancy Weston
1993 Hadley Larson
1992 Norma Jennings
1991 Rita
1990 Jane Sims
N/A
Norma Jennings
1989 Norma Jennings
Kathleen Crowe
1988 Mom
Minor Role (uncredited)
TV Correspondent
Assistant DA
1984 Self
1983 Helen
1979 Julie Barnes
1968 Julie Barnes
Laurie Kramer
1967 Oralee Prentiss
Bride
1965 Girl in Museum
N/A
1964 Secretary
Self - Singer
1963 N/A
Selma
1962 Mary Winters
Dulcie Colby
1954 Oralee Prentiss
Year Character Movie/Tv

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