Peggy Stewart
Biography
Peggy Stewart was an American film actress born on June 5, 1923. She began her career in the 1930s and 1940s, starring in B-movies. Stewart was cast in the 1937 film Wells Fargo alongside Joel McCrea. She was on contract with Republic Pictures in the early 1940s, starring regularly with Allan Lane, Sunset Carson, and Wild Bill Elliott. Stewart played the part of a tough heroine in several films and television shows, including episodes of Adventures of Red Ryder. She passed away on May 29, 2019, at the age of 95.
Career overview
Peggy Stewart began her acting career when she was cast in the 1937 film Wells Fargo, alongside Joel McCrea. She went on to star in numerous B-movies during the 1930s and 1940s. By the early 1940s, she was on contract with Republic Pictures, where she regularly starred with other notable actors of the time, including Allan Lane, Sunset Carson, and Wild Bill Elliott.
During her time at Republic Pictures, Stewart appeared in several episodes of the television series Adventures of Red Ryder. She often played the part of a tough heroine in these roles. Her athletic ability and demure loveliness made her a suitable choice for Western heroine roles, as seen in her appearance in the serial Son of Zorro, released in 1947.
Stewart's acting career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 111 known credits. She was a prolific actress, appearing in a wide range of films and television shows throughout her career.
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Full Filmography
115 titles- Getting On (2013) as Mrs. Decker
- That's My Boy (2012) as Grandma Delores
- The Runaways (2010) as Grandma Oni
- Community (2009) as Agnes
- The Riches (2007)
- The Office (2005) as Sylvia
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Dotty Lake
- NCIS (2003) as Elderly Lady
- American Dreams (2002) as Mrs. Maddox
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Elmira
- Popular (1999) as Old Lady
- Charmed (1998) as Lillian
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Ms. Barton
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995)
- Cliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory (1993) as Herself
- Step by Step (1991) as Dottie
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Mrs. Fike
- Seinfeld (1989) as Aunt Mae
- Coach (1989) as Sue Ellen
- The Adventures of Nellie Bly (1981) as Mrs. Long
- She Drinks a Little (1981) as Esther Sherrigan
- Beyond Evil (1980) as Lady Patient
- The Secret of Lost Valley (1980) as Camper's Wife
- The Night the Bridge Fell Down (1980)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Nurse
- The Fall of the House of Usher (1979) as Barmaid
- Taxi (1978) as Buyer #2
- The Time Machine (1978)
- Donner Pass: The Road to Survival (1978) as Mrs. Breen
- Black Oak Conspiracy (1977) as Virginia Metcalf
- Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976) as Hattie Baker
- White House Madness (1975) as Rosemary Woods
- Terror in the Wax Museum (1973) as Second Charwoman
- The No Mercy Man (1973) as Mrs. Hand
- Emergency! (1972)
- The Animals (1970) as Mrs. Emily Perkins
- The Naked D (1970) as Kleurlinge
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Ironside (1967)
- Hondo (1967) as Mrs. Malcolm
- The Way West (1967) as Mrs. Turley
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Ida Morgan
- The Fugitive (1963) as Mrs. Franklin
- The Clown and the Kid (1961) as Sister Grace
- When the Clock Strikes (1961) as Mrs. Pierce
- Gun Street (1961) as Mrs. Knudson
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Grace Stockton
- The Rebel (1959) as Sarah Wallace
- Not for Hire (1959)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Karen Ogilvie
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Sarah Holt
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mrs. Philips
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mary
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Fan Hacker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Daisy
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Nettie
- The Millionaire (1955) as Mary - Secretary
- Lassie (1954)
- Six Gun Decision (1953) as Jane
- Gang Busters (1952)
- The Living Bible (1952) as Woman at the Tomb
- Montana Incident (1952) as Clara Martin
- Kansas Territory (1952) as Kay Collins
- The Black Lash (1952) as Joan Delysa
- The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951)
- Pride of Maryland (1951) as Christine Loomis
- The Cisco Kid (1950) as Peggy Williams, Burton's Niece
- Cody of the Pony Express (1950) as Linda Graham
- The Fighting Redhead (1949) as Sheila O'Connor
- Desert Vigilante (1949) as Betty Long
- Ride, Ryder, Ride! (1949) as Libby Brooks
- Tex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plains (1948) as Helen Kent
- Dead Man's Gold (1948) as June Thornton
- Frontier Revenge (1948) as Joan De Lysa
- Son of Zorro (1947) as Kate Wells
- Rustlers of Devil's Canyon (1947) as Bess
- Vigilantes of Boomtown (1947) as Molly McVey
- Messenger of Peace (1947) as Evangeline Lockley
- Trail to San Antone (1947) as Kit Barlow
- Stagecoach to Denver (1946) as Beautiful
- Sheriff of Redwood Valley (1946) as Molly
- The Phantom Rider (1946) as Doris Shannon
- Passkey to Danger (1946) as Model
- Days of Buffalo Bill (1946) as Molly Owens
- The Invisible Informer (1946) as Rosalind Baylor
- Conquest of Cheyenne (1946) as Cheyenne Jackson
- California Gold Rush (1946) as Hazel Parker
- Red River Renegades (1946) as Julie Bennett
- Alias Billy the Kid (1946) as Ann Marshall
- The Vampire's Ghost (1945) as Julie Vance
- Bandits of the Badlands (1945) as Hallie Wayne
- Utah (1945) as Jackie, trumpeter showgirl
- The Tiger Woman (1945) as Phyllis Carrington
- Rough Riders of Cheyenne (1945) as Melinda Sterling
- Marshal of Laredo (1945) as Judy Bowers
- Oregon Trail (1945) as Jill Layton
- Sheriff of Las Vegas (1944) as Ann Carter
- Stagecoach to Monterey (1944) as Jessie Wade
- Cheyenne Wildcat (1944) as Betty Lou Hopkins
- Tucson Raiders (1944) as Beth Rogers
- Firebrands of Arizona (1944) as Poppy Calhoun
- Silver City Kid (1944) as Ruth Clayton
- Code of the Prairie (1944) as Helen Matson
- Back Street (1941) as Freda Smith
- All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Helen Lexington
- Fifth Avenue Girl (1939) as Katherine's Friend (uncredited)
- Everybody's Hobby (1939) as Bunny
- Man About Town (1939) as Mary (uncredited)
- That Certain Age (1938) as Mary Lee
- Little Tough Guys in Society (1938) as Jane
- Little Tough Guy (1938) as Rita Belle
- Wells Fargo (1937) as Alice MacKay
- The Bag as Evelyn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peggy Stewart best known for?
Peggy Stewart is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's My Boy (2012), The Runaways (2010), Community (2009), The Riches (2007).
When and where was Peggy Stewart born?
Peggy Stewart was born on June 5, 1923 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. They passed away on May 29, 2019.
How many credits does Peggy Stewart have?
Peggy Stewart has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2013.
What is Peggy Stewart's background in cinema and television?
Peggy Stewart was an American film actress born on June 5, 1923. She began her career in the 1930s and 1940s, starring in B-movies. Stewart was cast in the 1937 film Wells Fargo alongside Joel McCrea. She was on contract with Republic Pictures in the early 1940s, starring regularly with Allan Lane, Sunset Carson, and W...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Office (2005) as Sylvia — aged about 82
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Grace Stockton — aged about 36
- Seinfeld (1989) as Aunt Mae — aged about 66
- Charmed (1998) as Lillian — aged about 75
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Ms. Barton — aged about 74
- Community (2009) as Agnes — aged about 86
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