Ann McCrea
Ann McCrea | |
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Born | DuBois, Pennsylvania,U.S. | February 25, 1931
Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
Years active | 1952–1971 |
Ann McCrea(born February 25,[1]1931)[2][3]is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing Midge Kelsey in the Americansitcomtelevision seriesThe Donna Reed Show.[4]
Life and career
[edit]McCrea was born inDuBois, Pennsylvania[5]to a Greek mother and Scottish father.[4]At an early age, she decided that she wanted to become an actress after seeing stage plays inNew York.[6]McCrea attended a modeling school, and became acover girlandmodel.[6]She metBing Crosby,who encouraged her to move toHollywood, California.[7]
Mccrea began her acting career in 1952, appearing in the filmDeadline – U.S.A.playing the uncredited role of "Sally Gardner". She also guest-starred in television programs includingBachelor Father,Mr. Lucky,The Deputy,Johnny Midnight,Tales of Wells Fargo,Rawhide,Perry Mason,McHale's Navy,The Bob Cummings Show,Family AffairandWendy and Me.[8]McCrea appeared in films such asWill Success Spoil Rock Hunter?,About Mrs. Leslie,Sweethearts on Parade,Welcome to Hard Times,The War Wagon,I Married a Woman,China Doll,Pardners,Singin' in the RainandThe Ladies Man.[7]
From 1963 to 1966, McCrea played Midge Kelsey, the next-door neighbour of the title character, in the Americansitcomtelevision seriesThe Donna Reed Show.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Note |
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1967 | The War Wagon | Felicia | |
1967 | Welcome to Hard Times | Flo | |
1962 | Girls! Girls! Girls! | Mrs. Arthur Morgan | Uncredited |
1961 | Man-Trap | Arlene-Anders | Uncredited |
1960 | Simon Lash: The Black Book | Mavis | TV movie |
1958 | Rock-a-Bye Baby | Secretary | Uncredited |
1958 | China Doll | Mona Perkins | |
1958 | I Married a Woman | Luxenburg Girl | Uncredited |
1957 | Kiss Them for Me | Lucille | Uncredited |
1957 | The Sad Sack | Girl on Train | Uncredited |
1957 | Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? | Gladys | |
1956 | Pardners | Dance Hall Girl | Uncredited |
1955 | Artists and Models | Janet | Uncredited |
1954 | About Mrs. Leslie | Precious - Nightclub Girl | Uncredited |
1954 | River of No Return | Dance Hall Girl | Uncredited |
1953 | Sweethearts on Parade | Flo | |
1953 | The Band Wagon | Chorus Member in Hotel Suite | Uncredited |
1953 | I Love Melvin | Chorine | Uncredited |
1952 | Singin' in the Rain | Chorus Girl | Uncredited |
1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. | Sally Gardener | Uncredited |
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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1966–1971 | My Three Sons | Mrs. Webber / Nurse #2 / Mrs. Masters / Mrs. Crawford / Betty | |
1966–1968 | Family Affair | Clara / Mrs. Bowers | |
1963–1966 | The Donna Reed Show | Midge Kelsey / Midge | |
1964–1965 | Wendy and Me | Mrs. Ferguson | |
1964 | No Time for Sergeants | Amelia Taggert | |
1963 | McHale's Navy | Carol Kimberly | |
1962 | Shannon | Phyllis Gray | |
1961–1962 | Surfside 6 | Lola Scott / Maggie | |
1961 | Coronado 9 | Linda Bowen | |
1961 | Assignment: Underwater | May Stanley | |
1961 | The Brothers Brannagan | Martha | |
1959–1960 | Bachelor Father | Lila West / Diana Rogers | |
1960 | Johnny Midnight | Winette 'Winnie' LaRonde / Eileen | |
1960 | The Deputy | Helen Swayde | |
1960 | Mr. Lucky | Deena | |
1960 | Tales of Wells Fargo | Sarah | |
1952–1960 | Death Valley Days | Barmaid / Merinda Pratt / Lucy | |
1960 | Black Saddle | Liz Buckley | |
1960 | The DuPont Show with June Allyson | Ann | |
1959 | One Step Beyond | Ann Morris | |
1959 | Rawhide | Woman | |
1959 | Tightrope | Lucille | |
1959 | Colonel Humphrey Flack | Diane | |
1959 | Rescue 8 | Janet Pauson | |
1958 | Pursuit | ||
1958 | The Thin Man | Billie Benson | |
1958 | Perry Mason | Margo Garvin | |
1957–1958 | State Trooper | Delphine Schigalo / Debbie Lang | |
1958 | Cheyenne | Faith Swain | |
1958 | The Adventures of McGraw | Francine Denquist | |
1956 | The Bob Cummings Show | ||
1955 | The Man Behind the Badge | Laura |
References
[edit]- ^"Birthdays".The Muscatine Journal.Muscatine, Iowa.February 25, 2021. p. A2.RetrievedNovember 23,2021– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^Lentz, Harris (1996).Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers.McFarland. p. 502.ISBN9780786401581– viaGoogle Books.
- ^Landesman, Fred (August 13, 2015).The John Wayne Filmography.McFarland. p. 398.ISBN9781476609225– viaGoogle Books.
- ^abcFreeman, Donald (July 14, 1963)."Ann Is 'Jolt of Ginger' for Donna Show".Chicago Tribune.Chicago, Illinois.p. 122.RetrievedNovember 23,2021– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^Hess, Earl; Dabholkar, Pratibha (2009).Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece.University Press of Kansas. p. 256.ISBN9780700616565– viaGoogle Books.
- ^abZylstra, Freida (October 11, 1963)."She Scores as a Neighbor on TV and at Home".Chicago Tribune.Chicago, Illinois.p. 52.RetrievedNovember 23,2021– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^ab"Kin of Warrenite in Jerry Lewis Picture".Warren Times Mirror.Warren, Pennsylvania.March 3, 1961. p. 14.RetrievedNovember 23,2021– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^"'Ann from 'Wendy'".Los Angeles Times.Los Angeles, California.September 7, 1964. p. 75.RetrievedNovember 23,2021– viaNewspapers.com.