Peggy Lipton
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
Credits
- 2018 · Quincy as Self
- 2017 · A Dog's Purpose as Adult Hannah
- 2016 · Angie Tribeca as Peggy Tribeca
- 2014 · Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Norma Jennings
- 2012 · House of Lies as Phoebe Van Der Hooven
- 2010 · When in Rome as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
- 2007 · Rules of Engagement as Fay
- 2006 · Psych as Scarlett Jones
- 2005 · Cuts as
- 2002 · Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks as Self
- 2001 · An Introduction to David Lynch as Self
- 2001 · Postcards From The Cast as Self
- 2001 · Quincy Jones: In the Pocket as Self
- 2001 · Alias as Olivia Reed
- 2001 · Jackpot as Janice
- 2000 · Skipped Parts as Laurabel Pierce
- 2000 · The 70s as Gloria Steinem
- 2000 · Intern as Roxanne Rochet
- 1999 · Popular as
- 1997 · The Postman as Ellen March
- 1996 · Justice for Annie as Carol Mills
- 1994 · Deadly Vows as Nancy Weston
- 1993 · Angel Falls as Hadley Larson
- 1992 · Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Norma Jennings
- 1991 · True Identity as Rita
- 1990 · Fatal Charm as Jane Sims
- 1990 · Wings as Miss Laurie Jenkins
- 1990 · Twin Peaks as Norma Jennings
- 1989 · Twin Peaks as Norma Jennings
- 1989 · Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects as Kathleen Crowe
- 1988 · Purple People Eater as Mom
- 1988 · I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as Minor Role (uncredited)
- 1988 · War Party as TV Correspondent
- 1988 · Addicted to His Love as Assistant DA
- 1984 · I Love Quincy as Self
- 1983 · The Hitchhiker as Helen
- 1979 · The Return of Mod Squad as Julie Barnes
- 1968 · The Mod Squad as Julie Barnes
- 1968 · Blue as Laurie Kramer
- 1967 · Mosby's Marauders as Oralee Prentiss
- 1967 · The Invaders as Bride
- 1965 · The F.B.I. as Girl in Museum
- 1965 · The John Forsythe Show as
- 1964 · Bewitched as Secretary
- 1964 · The Hollywood Palace as Self - Singer
- 1963 · Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as
- 1963 · Mr. Novak as Selma
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1962 · The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Mary Winters
- 1962 · The Virginian as Dulcie Colby
- 1954 · The Wonderful World of Disney as Oralee Prentiss