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Peggy Lipton
Actor
Born August 30, 1946Died May 11, 2019 (72 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2017 | There's... Johnny! (TV Series) · as Evelyn Greenfield |
| 2017 | A Dog's Purpose · as Adult Hannah |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca (TV Series) · as Peggy Tribeca |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces · as Norma Jennings |
| 2012 | House of Lies (TV Series) · as Phoebe Van Der Hooven |
| 2010 | When in Rome · as Priscilla (beth's Mom) |
| 2008 | |
| 2007 | Rules of Engagement (TV Series) · as Fay |
| 2006 | Psych (TV Series) · as Scarlett Jones |
| 2005 | Cuts (TV Series) |
| 2003 | Michael Jackson: Number Ones · as The Mother (segment "black Or White") |
| 2001 | Alias (TV Series) · as Olivia Reed |
| 2001 | Jackpot · as Janice |
| 2000 | Skipped Parts · as Laurabel Pierce |
| 2000 | The 70s · as Gloria Steinem |
| 2000 | The '70s (TV Series) · as Gloria Steinem |
| 2000 | |
| 1999 | Popular (TV Series) |
| 1997 | The Postman · as Ellen March |
| 1996 | Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie · as Carol Mills |
| 1994 | Deadly Vows · as Nancy Weston |
| 1994 | The Spider and the Fly · as Helen Stroud |
| 1993 | Angel Falls (TV Series) · as Hadley Larson |
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me · as Norma Jennings |
| 1991 | True Identity · as Rita |
| 1990 | Fatal Charm · as Jane Sims |
| 1990 | Wings (TV Series) · as Miss Laurie Jenkins |
| 1990 | Twin Peaks (TV Series) · as Norma Jennings |
| 1990 | Twin Peaks · as Norma Jennings |
| 1989 | Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects · as Kathleen Crowe |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater · as Mom |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka · as Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1988 | War Party · as Tv Correspondent |
| 1988 | Addicted to His Love · as Assistant Da |
| 1985 | American Masters (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1983 | The Hitchhiker (TV Series) · as Helen |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Norma Jennings |
| 1979 | The Return of Mod Squad · as Julie Barnes |
| 1968 | The Mod Squad (TV Series) · as Julie Barnes |
| 1968 | Blue · as Laurie Kramer |
| 1967 | Mosby's Marauders · as Oralee Prentiss |
| 1967 | The Invaders (TV Series) · as Bride |
| 1966 | The Road West (TV Series) · as Jenny Grimmer |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. (TV Series) · as Girl In Museum |
| 1964 | Bewitched (TV Series) · as Secretary |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) |
| 1963 | Mr. Novak (TV Series) · as Selma |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Mary Winters |
| 1962 | The Virginian (TV Series) · as Dulcie Colby |
| 1954 | Disneyland (TV Series) · as Oralee Prentiss |