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Peggy Lipton
New York City, New York, USA
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 telev…
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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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2025
Quincy Jones, Music Man
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2018
Quincy
Movie Self
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2017
There's... Johnny!
TV show Evelyn Greenfield
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2017
A Dog's Purpose
Movie Adult Hannah
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2016
Angie Tribeca
TV show Peggy Tribeca
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2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Movie Norma Jennings
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2012
House of Lies
TV show Phoebe Van Der Hooven
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2010
When in Rome
Movie Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
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2008
Crash
TV show Susie
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2007
Rules of Engagement
TV show Fay
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2006
Psych
TV show Scarlett Jones
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2005
Cuts
TV show
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2003
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Movie Self
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2001
Postcards From The Cast
Movie Self
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2001
An Introduction to David Lynch
Movie Self
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2001
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Movie Self
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2001
Alias
TV show Olivia Reed
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2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Movie Self
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2001
Jackpot
Movie Janice
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2000
Skipped Parts
Movie Laurabel Pierce
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2000
The '70s
Movie Gloria Steinem
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2000
Intern
Movie Roxanne Rochet
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1999
Popular
TV show Kelly Foster
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1997
The Postman
Movie Ellen March
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1996
Justice for Annie
Movie Carol Mills
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1994
Deadly Vows
Movie Nancy Weston
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1993
Angel Falls
TV show Hadley Larson
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1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Movie Norma Jennings
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1991
True Identity
Movie Rita
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1990
Fatal Charm
Movie Jane Sims
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1990
Wings
TV show Miss Laurie Jenkins
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1990
Twin Peaks
TV show Norma Jennings
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1989
Twin Peaks
Movie Norma Jennings
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1989
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Movie Kathleen Crowe
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1988
Purple People Eater
Movie Mom
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1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Movie Minor Role (uncredited)
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1988
War Party
Movie TV Correspondent
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1988
Addicted to His Love
Movie Assistant DA
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1984
I Love Quincy
Movie Self
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1983
The Hitchhiker
TV show Helen
