About

Known credits:
30
Birthday:
1946-08-30
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
Website:
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Peggy Lipton

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting

2018 Quincy Actor Self 61
Fair
2017 A Dog's Purpose Actor Adult Hannah 74
Good
2014 Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Actor Norma Jennings 63
Fair
2010 When in Rome Actor Priscilla (Beth's Mom) 59
Average
2002 Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks Actor Self 59
Average
2001 Postcards From The Cast Actor Self N/A
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2001 An Introduction to David Lynch Actor Self 58
Average
2001 Quincy Jones: In the Pocket Actor Self 59
Average
2001 Jackpot Actor Janice 59
Average
2000 Skipped Parts Actor Laurabel Pierce 58
Average
2000 The 70s Actor Gloria Steinem 59
Average
2000 Intern Actor Roxanne Rochet 58
Average
1997 The Postman Actor Ellen March 61
Fair
1996 Justice for Annie Actor Carol Mills 58
Average
1994 Deadly Vows Actor Nancy Weston 59
Average
1993 Angel Falls Actor Hadley Larson 69
Fair
1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Actor Norma Jennings 70
Good
1991 True Identity Actor Rita 58
Average
1990 Fatal Charm Actor Jane Sims 58
Average
1989 Twin Peaks Actor Norma Jennings 72
Good
1989 Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects Actor Kathleen Crowe 58
Average
1988 Purple People Eater Actor Mom 58
Average
1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Actor Minor Role (uncredited) 60
Fair
1988 War Party Actor TV Correspondent 59
Average
1988 Addicted to His Love Actor Assistant DA 59
Average
1984 I Love Quincy Actor Self N/A
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1979 The Return of Mod Squad Actor Julie Barnes 59
Average
1968 The Mod Squad Actor Julie Barnes 67
Fair
1968 Blue Actor Laurie Kramer 58
Average
1967 Mosby's Marauders Actor Oralee Prentiss 59
Average