Peggy Lipton
Known for Acting · 55 credits
- Born
- 1946-08-30
- Died
- 2019-05-11
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Margaret Ann 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.
Known For
TV Shows (25)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Psych
2006
as Scarlett Jones
Bewitched
1964
as Secretary
Twin Peaks
1990
as Norma Jennings
Wings
1990
as Miss Laurie Jenkins
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Mary Winters
The Virginian
1962
as Dulcie Colby
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
The F.B.I.
1965
as Girl in Museum
The Invaders
1967
as Bride
Rules of Engagement
2007
as Fay
Angie Tribeca
2016
as Peggy Tribeca
The Hitchhiker
1983
as Helen
The Mod Squad
1968
as Julie Barnes
House of Lies
2012
as Phoebe Van Der Hooven
Popular
1999
as Kelly Foster
Mr. Novak
1963
as Selma
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Singer
Alias
2001
as Olivia Reed
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Oralee Prentiss
Crash
2008
as Susie
Cuts
2005
The John Forsythe Show
1965
There's... Johnny!
2017
as Evelyn Greenfield
Angel Falls
1993
as Hadley Larson
Movies (30)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Norma Jennings
A Dog's Purpose
2017
as Adult Hannah
The Postman
1997
as Ellen March
When in Rome
2010
as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
Fatal Charm
1990
as Jane Sims
Twin Peaks
1989
as Norma Jennings
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Norma Jennings
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
1989
as Kathleen Crowe
Quincy
2018
as Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self
Blue
1968
as Laurie Kramer
Skipped Parts
2000
as Laurabel Pierce
Intern
2000
as Roxanne Rochet
True Identity
1991
as Rita
Purple People Eater
1988
as Mom
Postcards From The Cast
2001
as Self
Deadly Vows
1994
as Nancy Weston
The Return of Mod Squad
1979
as Julie Barnes
The '70s
2000
as Gloria Steinem
Mosby's Marauders
1967
as Oralee Prentiss
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001
as Self
Addicted to His Love
1988
as Assistant DA
I Love Quincy
1984
as Self
Jackpot
2001
as Janice
An Introduction to David Lynch
2001
as Self
War Party
1988
as TV Correspondent
Justice for Annie
1996
as Carol Mills
Quincy Jones, Music Man
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
2001
as Self
About Peggy Lipton
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,… With 55 credits spanning from 1954 to 2025, Peggy Lipton has appeared in 30 films and 25 TV shows.
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Most Popular Peggy Lipton Movies
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) — as Norma Jennings
- A Dog's Purpose (2017) — as Adult Hannah
- The Postman (1997) — as Ellen March
- When in Rome (2010) — as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
- Fatal Charm (1990) — as Jane Sims
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