Quincy Jones, Music Man
2025 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Peggy Lipton
1946-08-30
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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 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.
Filmography
Quincy
2018 · Movie
as Self
A Dog's Purpose
2017 · Movie
as Adult Hannah
There's... Johnny!
2017 · TV Show
as Evelyn Greenfield
Angie Tribeca
2016 · TV Show
as Peggy Tribeca
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014 · Movie
as Norma Jennings
House of Lies
2012 · TV Show
as Phoebe Van Der Hooven
When in Rome
2010 · Movie
as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
Crash
2008 · TV Show
as Susie
Rules of Engagement
2007 · TV Show
as Fay
Psych
2006 · TV Show
as Scarlett Jones
Cuts
2005 · TV Show
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003 · Movie
as Self
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
2001 · Movie
as Self
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An Introduction to David Lynch
2001 · Movie
as Self
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001 · Movie
as Self
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Postcards From The Cast
2001 · Movie
as Self
Jackpot
2001 · Movie
as Janice
Alias
2001 · TV Show
as Olivia Reed
Skipped Parts
2000 · Movie
as Laurabel Pierce
Intern
2000 · Movie
as Roxanne Rochet
The '70s
2000 · Movie
as Gloria Steinem
Popular
1999 · TV Show
as Kelly Foster
The Postman
1997 · Movie
as Ellen March
Justice for Annie
1996 · Movie
as Carol Mills
Deadly Vows
1994 · Movie
as Nancy Weston
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Angel Falls
1993 · TV Show
as Hadley Larson
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992 · Movie
as Norma Jennings
True Identity
1991 · Movie
as Rita
Fatal Charm
1990 · Movie
as Jane Sims
Twin Peaks
1990 · TV Show
as Norma Jennings
Wings
1990 · TV Show
as Miss Laurie Jenkins
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
1989 · Movie
as Kathleen Crowe
Twin Peaks
1989 · Movie
as Norma Jennings
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 · Movie
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Purple People Eater
1988 · Movie
as Mom
War Party
1988 · Movie
as TV Correspondent
Addicted to His Love
1988 · Movie
as Assistant DA
I Love Quincy
1984 · Movie
as Self
The Hitchhiker
1983 · TV Show
as Helen
The Return of Mod Squad
1979 · Movie
as Julie Barnes
Blue
1968 · Movie
as Laurie Kramer
The Mod Squad
1968 · TV Show
as Julie Barnes
Mosby's Marauders
1967 · Movie
as Oralee Prentiss
The Invaders
1967 · TV Show
as Bride
The F.B.I.
1965 · TV Show
as Girl in Museum
No image
The John Forsythe Show
1965 · TV Show
Bewitched
1964 · TV Show
as Secretary
The Hollywood Palace
1964 · TV Show
as Self - Singer
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Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 · TV Show
Mr. Novak
1963 · TV Show
as Selma
The Virginian
1962 · TV Show
as Dulcie Colby
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · TV Show
as Mary Winters
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV Show
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954 · TV Show
as Oralee Prentiss
