Peggy Knudsen

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Peggy Knudsen

Born Margaret Ann Knudsen
April 22, 1923(1923-04-22)
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Died July 11, 1980 (aged 57)
Encino, California, USA


Peggy Knudsen (April 22, 1923 - July 11, 1980) was an American character actress.

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[edit] Biography

Born Margaret Ann Knudsen in Duluth, Minnesota, she began her career in 1946 in the film A Stolen Life opposite Bette Davis. That same year, she appeared in bit parts in several films including The Big Sleep and Humoresque with Joan Crawford.

Despite appearing in big budget features with established stars, Knudsen's career never took off and she was relegated to smaller roles in b movies. Her last film role was in the 1957 film Istanbul with Errol Flynn.[1]

In the 1950s and 60s, she appeared in guest starring roles on several television shows including The Millionaire, Perry Mason, and Pete and Gladys. After appearing in an episode of The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet in 1965, Kundsen retired from acting

[edit] Later years and death

Kundsen suffered from crippling arthritis for most of her later years and was cared for by her close friend, actress Jennifer Jones.[1]

On July 11, 1980, she died of cancer in Encino, California.

For her contribution to the television industry, Peggy Kundsen has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6230 Hollywood Boulevard.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Television

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Wollstein, Hans J.. Peggy Knudsen Biography. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.

[edit] External links


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NAME Knudsen, Peggy
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Knudsen, Margaret Ann
SHORT DESCRIPTION Actress
DATE OF BIRTH 1923-04-22
PLACE OF BIRTH Duluth, Minnesota, USA
DATE OF DEATH 1980-07-11
PLACE OF DEATH Encino, California, USA