Peggy Miley
| Peggy Miley | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 5, 1941 New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984-Present |
Peggy Miley (born July 5, 1941)[1] is an American actress and writer. She has played supporting roles in films like Alice, The Little Princess, Bandits, The Back-up Plan, and Primary Colors. She is also known for her work in commercials, including a popular Christmas television ad for Cheerios in which she played the grandmother.[2]
Personal life
Born Margaret Ann Miley in Astoria, Queens, she had a sister Helen (1944-2009).[3] She graduated from St. Jean Baptiste High School in 1959 where she was involved with theatre, and from St. John's University with a degree in Literature in 1963. In 1975 she completed a Masters in Humanities at NYU.[4] She began her career as a teacher, later deciding in the 1970s to try a professional career as an actress. She moved to Los Angeles and began working in soap operas. She resides in Burbank, California and New York City.
Television
Miley has guest starred on several television series including Boy Meets World, NYPD Blue, Big Love, Monk, and Six Feet Under.[5] She played a supporting role in the 1998 award-winning television movie Winchell.
References
- ↑ "Person Details for Peggy A Miley, "United States Public Records, 1970-2009" — FamilySearch.org". Familysearch.org. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Cheerios Christmas-Grandma and Baby - Retro Junk Commercial". Retrojunk.com. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Helen Mulligan Obituary: View Helen Mulligan's Obituary by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Catching Up With...Actress Peggy Miley - Celebrity Parents Magazine". Celebrity Parents Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ↑ "Peggy Miley: RESUME". Peggymiley.com. Retrieved 24 November 2014.