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Ann McCrea

Acting Born Feb 25, 1931 Dubois, Pennsylvania, USA 22 credits

Biography

Ann McCrea (born February 25, 1931, Height 5'5") is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing Midge Kelsey in the American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show.

McCrea was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania to a Greek mother and Scottish father. She attended a modeling school, and became a cover girl and model. She met Bing Crosby, who encouraged her to move to Hollywood, California.

McCrea began her acting career in 1952, appearing in the film Deadline – U.S.A. playing the uncredited role of "Sally Gardner". She also guest-starred in television programs including Bachelor Father, Mr. Adams and Eve, and The Twilight Zone.

In 1963, McCrea was cast as Midge Kelsey in The Donna Reed Show. She remained with the series until its end in 1966. Her character was the best friend of Donna Stone (Donna Reed) and a neighbor on the show's fictional cul-de-sac.

After The Donna Reed Show, McCrea continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Murder, She Wrote. She also appeared in a few films, including Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) and Girls, Girls, Girls (1962).

McCrea retired from acting in the early 1980s. She currently resides in California.

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Known for

The Donna Reed Show

as Midge Kelsey

The Donna Reed Show

as Midge
Film

Lawrence of Arabia

as Faith Swain
Film

Singin' in the Rain

as Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Full filmography

  • The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Midge Kelsey
  • The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Midge
  • My Three Sons (1960)
  • My Three Sons (1960) as Mrs. Crawford
  • My Three Sons (1960) as Betty
  • Cheyenne (1955) as Faith Swain
  • Surfside 6 (1960) as Maggie
  • Black Saddle (1959) as Liz Buckley
  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
  • Mr. Lucky (1959) as Deena
  • Death Valley Days (1952) as Lucy
  • The War Wagon (1967) as Felicia
  • River of No Return (1954) as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
  • The Ladies Man (1961) as Miss Sexy Pot
  • The Band Wagon (1953) as Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
  • Artists and Models (1955) as Janet (uncredited)
  • Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) as Gladys
  • Pardners (1956) as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
  • Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Sally Gardner (uncredited)
  • China Doll (1958) as Mona Perkins
  • Welcome to Hard Times (1967) as Flo
  • Sweethearts on Parade (1953) as Flo