Peggy Rea
Biography
Peggy Rea was a female American actress born in Los Angeles, California, USA on March 31, 1921. She is known for her work in the entertainment industry, primarily in television, often portraying matronly characters. Before becoming an actress, Rea attended business school after leaving the University of California, Los Angeles. She held various production roles, including a position as a production secretary at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s and an assistant to writer-musician Kay Thompson. Rea's acting credits include numerous roles in television, with a total of 72 known credits. She passed away on February 5, 2011, at the age of 89.
Career overview
Peggy Rea was a Los Angeles-born American actress known for her work in television. She appeared in numerous roles, often playing matronly characters. Rea's acting career spanned many years, with a total of 72 known credits.
Before becoming an actress, Rea worked in various roles, including as a production secretary at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s and as an assistant to writer-musician Kay Thompson. However, her time working for Thompson was short-lived, as she was let go in April 1948.
Rea's acting career focused primarily on television, with a notable presence in numerous roles. The details of her specific acting credits are not provided in the available information. However, it is known that she appeared in a significant number of television shows and roles throughout her career.
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Full Filmography
89 titles- The Single Guy (1995) as Aunt Heidi
- Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) as Carter’s Secretary
- Nothing But the Truth (1995) as Flora
- Grace Under Fire (1993)
- Grace Under Fire (1993) as Jean Kelly
- Made in America (1993) as Alberta
- A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) as Rose
- Love Field (1992) as Mrs. Heisenbuttel
- Step by Step (1991) as Ivy Baker
- In Country (1989) as Mamaw
- Curfew (1989) as Mrs. Mary Cox
- Monsters (1988) as Babs
- Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986) as Mrs. Cratchmatter
- MacGyver (1985) as Angry Woman At Airport
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Mrs. Contini
- Fun and Games (1980) as Rose
- The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway (1980) as Motel Owner
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) as Lulu (Coltrane) Hogg
- The Cracker Factory (1979) as Pomeroy
- A Rainy Day (1979) as Mrs. Jewels
- The Gift of Love (1978) as Mrs. Mooney
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Woman on Train
- Busting Loose (1977)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Bridget
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Lipstick (1976) as Reporter
- Ellery Queen (1975)
- Bronk (1975)
- Win, Place or Steal (1975) as Josephine
- Promise Him Anything (1975) as Mother
- Paper Moon (1974)
- The Magician (1973) as Emma
- Blood Sport (1973) as Mrs. Birdsong
- Hunter (1973) as Helen Shaw's Friend
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Waltons (1972) as Rose Burton
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Mrs. Atwater
- The Night Stalker (1972)
- All in the Family (1971) as Bertha
- Cold Turkey (1971) as Mrs. Proctor
- What's the Matter with Helen? (1971) as Mrs. Schultz
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Miss Rykof
- The Immortal (1970)
- Medical Center (1969) as Landlady
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Mrs. Baker
- The Learning Tree (1969) as Miss McClintock
- Adam-12 (1968) as Sandra Quillan
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Maude
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- Valley of the Dolls (1967) as Neely O'Hara's Vocal Coach (uncredited)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Cleaning Woman
- Family Affair (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- Gidget (1965)
- Strange Bedfellows (1965) as Mavis Masters
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Revivalist
- 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) as Mrs. Peter Ramsey
- Looking for Love (1964) as Relative (uncredited)
- Burke's Law (1963) as Sylvia Lewis
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Dorothy Gitner
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Nurse Helen O'Hara
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Nurse Carrie
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Lulu
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Peggy
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Widow
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Jean Mosely
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lady
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Dress Shop Owner
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mrs. Roniger
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Rosey
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bess Roniger
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mrs. Lacy
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Miss Katie
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Big Bertha Kropnik
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Housewife
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Woman Grocery Shopper
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Woman on Street
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Nurse
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Clubwoman
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Dorothy
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Susan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peggy Rea best known for?
Peggy Rea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Single Guy (1995), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Grace Under Fire (1993), Grace Under Fire (1993).
When and where was Peggy Rea born?
Peggy Rea was born on March 31, 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on February 5, 2011.
How many credits does Peggy Rea have?
Peggy Rea has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1995.
What is Peggy Rea's background in cinema and television?
Peggy Rea was a female American actress born in Los Angeles, California, USA on March 31, 1921. She is known for her work in the entertainment industry, primarily in television, often portraying matronly characters. Before becoming an actress, Rea attended business school after leaving the University of California, Los...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mrs. Lacy — aged about 33
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Nurse — aged about 30
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Clubwoman — aged about 30
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Dorothy — aged about 30
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Susan — aged about 30
- Step by Step (1991) as Ivy Baker — aged about 70
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