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Peggy Rea

Bio: Peggy Jane Rea was a Los Angeles-born American actress known for her many roles in television, often playing matronly characters. Before she became an actress, Rea left UCLA to attend business school
Born: Thu, Mar 31 1921
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 05 2011
Peggy Rea is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Devil in a Blue Dress
Devil in a Blue Dress
Peggy Rea was 74 in Devil in a Blue Dress as 'Carter’s Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Peggy Rea was 74 in Nothing But the Truth as 'Flora'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Peggy Rea was 72 in A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Made in America
Made in America
Peggy Rea was 71 in Made in America as 'Alberta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1993
Poster of Love Field
Love Field
Peggy Rea was 71 in Love Field as 'Mrs. Heisenbuttel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of In Country
In Country
Peggy Rea was 68 in In Country as 'Mamaw'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Curfew
Curfew
Peggy Rea was 68 in Curfew as 'Mrs. Mary Cox'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1989
Poster of Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Peggy Rea was 64 in Hamburger: The Motion Picture as 'Mrs. Cratchmatter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Fun and Games
Fun and Games
Peggy Rea was 59 in Fun and Games as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1980
Poster of The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Peggy Rea was 59 in The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway as 'Motel Owner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1980
Poster of A Rainy Day
A Rainy Day
Peggy Rea was 58 in A Rainy Day as 'Mrs. Jewels'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1979
Poster of The Cracker Factory
The Cracker Factory
Peggy Rea was 57 in The Cracker Factory as 'Pomeroy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1979
Poster of The Gift of Love
The Gift of Love
Peggy Rea was 57 in The Gift of Love as 'Mrs. Mooney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Peggy Rea was 57 in Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid as 'Woman on Train'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of The Bastard
The Bastard
Peggy Rea was 57 in The Bastard as 'Shopkeeper'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of Lipstick
Lipstick
Peggy Rea was 55 in Lipstick as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1976
Poster of Promise Him Anything
Promise Him Anything
Peggy Rea was 54 in Promise Him Anything as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1975
Poster of Win, Place or Steal
Win, Place or Steal
Peggy Rea was 53 in Win, Place or Steal as 'Josephine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of Blood Sport
Blood Sport
Peggy Rea was 52 in Blood Sport as 'Mrs. Birdsong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1973
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Peggy Rea was 51 in Hunter as 'Helen Shaw's Friend'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of The Night Stalker
The Night Stalker
Peggy Rea was 50 in The Night Stalker
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 1972
Poster of What's the Matter with Helen?
What's the Matter with Helen?
Peggy Rea was 50 in What's the Matter with Helen? as 'Mrs. Schultz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1971
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Peggy Rea was 49 in Cold Turkey as 'Mrs. Proctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree
Peggy Rea was 48 in The Learning Tree as 'Miss McClintock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1969
Poster of Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
Peggy Rea was 46 in Valley of the Dolls as 'Neely O'Hara's Vocal Coach (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1967
Poster of Strange Bedfellows
Strange Bedfellows
Peggy Rea was 43 in Strange Bedfellows as 'Mavis Masters'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1965
Poster of Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Peggy Rea was 43 in Looking for Love as 'Relative (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1964
Poster of 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Peggy Rea was 42 in 7 Faces of Dr. Lao as 'Mrs. Peter Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Single Guy
The Single Guy
Peggy Rea was 74+ in The Single Guy as 'Aunt Heidi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Grace Under Fire
Grace Under Fire
Peggy Rea was 72+ in Grace Under Fire as ', Jean Kelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1993
Poster of Step by Step
Step by Step
Peggy Rea was 70+ in Step by Step as 'Ivy Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Peggy Rea was 64+ in MacGyver as 'Angry Woman At Airport'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Peggy Rea was 64+ in The Golden Girls as 'Mrs. Contini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
Peggy Rea was 57+ in The Dukes of Hazzard as 'Lulu (Coltrane) Hogg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Busting Loose
Busting Loose
Peggy Rea was 55+ in Busting Loose
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Peggy Rea was 55+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Peggy Rea was 55+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Bridget'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Peggy Rea was 54+ in Ellery Queen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Peggy Rea was 54+ in Bronk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Peggy Rea was 53+ in Paper Moon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of The Magician
The Magician
Peggy Rea was 52+ in The Magician as 'Emma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Peggy Rea was 51+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Mrs. Atwater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Peggy Rea was 51+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Peggy Rea was 49+ in All in the Family as 'Bertha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Immortal
The Immortal
Peggy Rea was 49+ in The Immortal
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Peggy Rea was 49+ in The Odd Couple as 'Miss Rykof'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Peggy Rea was 48+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Peggy Rea was 48+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Mrs. Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Peggy Rea was 47+ in Here's Lucy as 'Maude'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Peggy Rea was 47+ in Adam-12 as 'Sandra Quillan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Peggy Rea was 46+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Peggy Rea was 45+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Peggy Rea was 45+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Cleaning Woman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Family Affair
Family Affair
Peggy Rea was 45+ in Family Affair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Peggy Rea was 44+ in The Wild Wild West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Gidget
Gidget
Peggy Rea was 44+ in Gidget
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Peggy Rea was 42+ in Burke's Law as 'Sylvia Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
Peggy Rea was 42+ in The Patty Duke Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Peggy Rea was 40+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Peggy Rea was 40+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Dorothy Gitner, Nurse Helen O'Hara, Nurse Carrie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Peggy Rea was 37+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
Peggy Rea was 37+ in The Donna Reed Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Peggy Rea was 36+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Peggy Rea was 34+ in Gunsmoke as 'Shopkeeper (uncredited), Lady, Dress Shop Owner, Mrs. Roniger, Rosey, Bess Roniger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Peggy Rea was 30+ in I Love Lucy as 'Nurse, Susan, Clubwoman, Dorothy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Peggy Rea was 30+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Miss Katie - Waiters' Boss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951