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    Peggy Lipton

    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

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    Quincy
    73 %|Sep 9, 2018
    Documentary, Music
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    A Dog's Purpose
    76 %|Jan 19, 2017
    Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama
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    Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
    73 %|Jul 16, 2014
    Thriller, Drama, Mystery
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    When in Rome
    60 %|Jan 29, 2010
    Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
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    An Introduction to David Lynch
    40 %|Dec 18, 2001
    Documentary
    actor
    Postcards From The Cast
    0 %|Dec 18, 2001
    Documentary
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    Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
    100 %|Nov 18, 2001
    Documentary
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    Jackpot
    66 %|Jul 27, 2001
    Drama, Music, Comedy
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    Skipped Parts
    60 %|Jun 6, 2000
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    The 70s
    53 %|Apr 30, 2000
    Drama
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    Intern
    32 %|Jan 21, 2000
    Comedy
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    The Postman
    63 %|Dec 25, 1997
    Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
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    Justice for Annie
    45 %|Jan 15, 1996
    Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
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    Deadly Vows
    50 %|Sep 13, 1994
    TV Movie, Crime, Drama
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    Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
    74 %|Jun 3, 1992
    Drama, Mystery, Horror
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    True Identity
    55 %|Aug 23, 1991
    Comedy
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    Fatal Charm
    54 %|Sep 19, 1990
    Thriller, Crime
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    Twin Peaks
    84 %|Sep 3, 1989
    Mystery, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
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    Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
    55 %|Feb 3, 1989
    Action, Drama, Thriller
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    Purple People Eater
    49 %|Dec 1, 1988
    Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
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    I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
    63.86 %|Nov 10, 1988
    Comedy, Action, Crime
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    War Party
    62 %|Sep 15, 1988
    Action, Thriller
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    Addicted to His Love
    60 %|Mar 27, 1988
    Comedy, TV Movie
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    I Love Quincy
    0 %|Mar 23, 1984
    Documentary, Music
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    The Return of Mod Squad
    50 %|May 18, 1979
    Action, Drama, TV Movie
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    Blue
    52 %|May 9, 1968
    Romance, Western
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    Mosby's Marauders
    71 %|Mar 17, 1967
    War, Family

    Series

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    Angie Tribeca
    64 %|Jan 17, 2016
    Comedy, Action & Adventure, Crime
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    House of Lies
    66 %|Jan 8, 2012
    Comedy, Drama
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    Rules of Engagement
    71 %|Feb 5, 2007
    Comedy
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    Psych
    78.67 %|Jul 7, 2006
    Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Crime
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    Cuts
    95 %|Feb 14, 2005
    Comedy
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    Alias
    67.33 %|Sep 30, 2001
    Action & Adventure, Drama
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    Popular
    66 %|Sep 29, 1999
    Comedy, Drama
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    Angel Falls
    80 %|Aug 26, 1993
    Drama
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    Wings
    68.78999999999999 %|Apr 19, 1990
    Comedy, Drama
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    Twin Peaks
    83 %|Apr 8, 1990
    Drama, Mystery
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    The Hitchhiker
    61 %|Nov 1, 1983
    Drama, Crime
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    The Mod Squad
    65 %|Sep 24, 1968
    Action & Adventure, Drama
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    The Invaders
    68 %|Jan 10, 1967
    Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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    The F.B.I.
    55.910000000000004 %|Sep 19, 1965
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
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    The John Forsythe Show
    50 %|Sep 13, 1965
    Drama, Comedy
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    Bewitched
    78.64 %|Sep 17, 1964
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Drama
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    The Hollywood Palace
    45 %|Jan 4, 1964
    Comedy
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    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
    55 %|Oct 4, 1963
    Drama, Comedy, Talk
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    Mr. Novak
    65 %|Sep 24, 1963
    Drama
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    The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
    78 %|Sep 20, 1962
    Crime, Mystery, Drama
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    The Virginian
    64 %|Sep 19, 1962
    Western, Drama
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    The Wonderful World of Disney
    76 %|Oct 27, 1954
    Action & Adventure, Animation, Documentary, Kids, Family