Known For
Acting
Born
Aug 30, 1946
Died
May 11, 2019
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
55 titles
Peggy Lipton
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Quincy Jones, Music Man
Self (archive footage)
Quincy
Self
There's... Johnny!
Evelyn Greenfield
A Dog's Purpose
Adult Hannah
Angie Tribeca
Peggy Tribeca
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Norma Jennings
House of Lies
Phoebe Van Der Hooven
When in Rome
Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
Crash
Susie
Rules of Engagement
Fay
Psych
Scarlett Jones
Cuts
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
Postcards From The Cast
Self
An Introduction to David Lynch
Self
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Self
Alias
Olivia Reed
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Self
Jackpot
Janice
Skipped Parts
Laurabel Pierce
The '70s
Gloria Steinem
Intern
Roxanne Rochet
Popular
Kelly Foster
The Postman
Ellen March
Justice for Annie
Carol Mills
Deadly Vows
Nancy Weston
Angel Falls
Hadley Larson
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Norma Jennings
True Identity
Rita
Fatal Charm
Jane Sims
Wings
Miss Laurie Jenkins
Twin Peaks
Norma Jennings
Twin Peaks
Norma Jennings
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Kathleen Crowe
Purple People Eater
Mom
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Minor Role (uncredited)
War Party
TV Correspondent
Addicted to His Love
Assistant DA
I Love Quincy
Self
The Hitchhiker
Helen
The Return of Mod Squad
Julie Barnes
The Mod Squad
Julie Barnes
Blue
Laurie Kramer
Mosby's Marauders
Oralee Prentiss
The Invaders
Bride
The F.B.I.
Girl in Museum
The John Forsythe Show
Bewitched
Secretary
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Singer
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre