1946-08-30 ( 78 years old ) in New York City, New York, USA
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.
Movies
Quincy
2018-09-09
A Dog's Purpose
2017-01-19
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014-07-16
When in Rome
2010-01-29
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2002-02-26
An Introduction to David Lynch
2001-12-18
Postcards From The Cast
2001-12-18
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
2001-11-18
Jackpot
2001-07-27
Skipped Parts
2000-06-06
The 70s
2000-04-30
Intern
2000-01-21
The Postman
1997-12-25
Justice for Annie
1996-01-15
Deadly Vows
1994-09-13
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992-06-03
True Identity
1991-08-23
Fatal Charm
1990-09-19
Twin Peaks
1989-12-08
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
1989-02-03
Purple People Eater
1988-12-01
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988-11-10
War Party
1988-09-15
Addicted to His Love
1988-03-27
I Love Quincy
1984-03-23
The Return of Mod Squad
1979-05-18
Blue
1968-05-09
Mosby's Marauders
1967-03-17
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