American film and television actress
Ann McCrea
Born (1931-02-25 ) February 25, 1931 (age 93) 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 American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show .[ 4]
Life and career
McCrea was born in DuBois, 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 in New York .[ 6] McCrea attended a modeling school, and became a cover girl and model .[ 6] She met Bing Crosby , who encouraged her to move to Hollywood, California .[ 7]
Mccrea began her acting career in 1952, appearing in the film Deadline – U.S.A. playing the uncredited role of "Sally Gardner". She also guest-starred in television programs including Bachelor Father , Mr. Lucky , The Deputy , Johnny Midnight , Tales of Wells Fargo , Rawhide , Perry Mason , McHale's Navy , The Bob Cummings Show , Family Affair and Wendy and Me .[ 8] McCrea appeared in films such as Will 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 Rain and The Ladies Man .[ 7]
From 1963 to 1966, McCrea played Midge Kelsey, the next-door neighbour of the title character, in the American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show .[ 4]
Filmography
References
^ "Birthdays" . The Muscatine Journal . Muscatine, Iowa . February 25, 2021. p. A2. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.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. ISBN 9780786401581 – via Google Books .
^ Landesman, Fred (August 13, 2015). The John Wayne Filmography . McFarland. p. 398. ISBN 9781476609225 – via Google Books .
^ a b c Freeman, Donald (July 14, 1963). "Ann Is 'Jolt of Ginger' for Donna Show" . Chicago Tribune . Chicago, Illinois . p. 122. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Hess, Earl; Dabholkar, Pratibha (2009). Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece . University Press of Kansas. p. 256. ISBN 9780700616565 – via Google Books .
^ a b Zylstra, Freida (October 11, 1963). "She Scores as a Neighbor on TV and at Home" . Chicago Tribune . Chicago, Illinois . p. 52. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ a b "Kin of Warrenite in Jerry Lewis Picture" . Warren Times Mirror . Warren, Pennsylvania . March 3, 1961. p. 14. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ " 'Ann from 'Wendy' " . Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California . September 7, 1964. p. 75. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
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