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Ann McCrea
ActorBorn February 25, 1931 (94 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 1967 | The War Wagon · as Felicia |
| 1967 | Welcome to Hard Times · as Flo |
| 1966 | Family Affair (TV Series) · as Clara |
| 1964 | Wendy and Me (TV Series) · as Mrs. Ferguson |
| 1964 | No Time for Sergeants (TV Series) · as Amelia Taggert |
| 1962 | Girls! Girls! Girls! · as Mrs. Arthur Morgan |
| 1962 | McHale's Navy (TV Series) · as Carol Kimberly |
| 1961 | Man-Trap · as Arlene Anders |
| 1961 | The Ladies Man · as Miss Sexy Pot |
| 1960 | SurfSide 6 (TV Series) · as Maggie |
| 1960 | My Three Sons (TV Series) · as Mrs. Crawford |
| 1960 | Coronado 9 (TV Series) · as Linda Bowen |
| 1960 | Johnny Midnight (TV Series) · as Eileen |
| 1959 | Mr. Lucky (TV Series) · as Deena |
| 1959 | The June Allyson Show (TV Series) · as Ann |
| 1959 | The Deputy (TV Series) · as Helen Swayde |
| 1959 | Tightrope (TV Series) · as Lucille |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Ann Morris |
| 1959 | Black Saddle (TV Series) · as Liz Buckley |
| 1959 | Rawhide (TV Series) · as Woman |
| 1958 | Pursuit (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1958 | The Ann Sothern Show (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) · as Midge Kelsey |
| 1958 | Rescue 8 (TV Series) · as Janet Pauson |
| 1958 | Rock-a-Bye Baby · as Secretary |
| 1958 | China Doll · as Mona Perkins |
| 1958 | I Married a Woman · as Luxenburg Girl |
| 1957 | Kiss Them for Me · as Lucille |
| 1957 | The Sad Sack · as Girl On Train |
| 1957 | Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Margo Garvin |
| 1957 | The Thin Man (TV Series) · as Billie Benson |
| 1957 | Bachelor Father (TV Series) · as Diana Rogers |
| 1957 | Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? · as Gladys |
| 1957 | Meet McGraw (TV Series) · as Francine Denquist |
| 1957 | Tales of Wells Fargo (TV Series) · as Sarah |
| 1956 | Pardners · as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited) |
| 1956 | State Trooper (TV Series) · as Debbie Lang |
| 1955 | Artists and Models · as Janet (uncredited) |
| 1955 | |
| 1955 | The Bob Cummings Show (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1954 | About Mrs. Leslie · as Precious - Nightclub Girl |
| 1954 | River of No Return · as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited) |
| 1953 | The Man Behind the Badge (TV Series) · as Laura |
| 1953 | The Band Wagon · as Chorus Member In Hotel Suite (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Sweethearts on Parade · as Flo |
| 1953 | I Love Melvin · as Chorine |
| 1952 | This Is The Life (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. · as Sally Gardner |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain · as Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Death Valley Days (TV Series) · as Barmaid |