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 cam
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.
Born
Aug 30, 1946
New York City, New York, USA
Died
May 11, 2019
Known For
Acting
Movies
31 acting
0 crew
Popularity
2.2
Known For
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Norma Jennings
The Postman
1997
as Ellen March
A Dog's Purpose
2017
as Adult Hannah
When in Rome
2010
as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
1989
as Kathleen Crowe
Twin Peaks
1989
as Norma Jennings
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Norma Jennings
Quincy
2018
as Self
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