Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton has appeared in 10 movies on CringeMDb. 7 contain sex scenes, nudity or sexual violence, and 3 do not.
- Most recent parent-safe movie: A Dog's Purpose (2017)
- Most recent with adult content: Jackpot (2001)
Born August 30, 1946 · Known for acting
70.0% Featured Movie Cringe Score (10 movies)
Peggy Lipton Movie Credits
Certified Parent-Safe
When in Rome
...as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
True Identity
...as Rita
A Dog's Purpose
...as Adult Hannah
Certified Cringeworthy
The Postman
...as Ellen March
Skipped Parts
...as Laurabel Pierce
Intern
...as Roxanne Rochet
Fatal Charm
...as Jane Sims
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
...as Norma Jennings
Jackpot
...as Janice
The '70s
...as Gloria Steinem
About Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton (born Margaret Ann 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).
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, she 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.
She 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.
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