Acting · New York City, New York, USA · Born August 30, 1946
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. She passed away in 2019 at age 72 from colon cancer. Her memoir "Breathing Out" (2005) detailed her life experiences, including her battles with anxiety and her journey in the entertainment industry. She is remembered as a cultural icon of the 1960s and early 1970s, particularly for her role in The Mod Squad, which helped break down racial barriers on television.
MovieQuincy Jones, Music Man
2025
as Self (archive footage)
MovieQuincy
2018
as Self
TVThere's... Johnny!
2017
as Evelyn Greenfield
MovieA Dog's Purpose
2017
as Adult Hannah
TVAngie Tribeca
2016
as Peggy Tribeca
MovieTwin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Norma Jennings
TVHouse of Lies
2012
as Phoebe Van Der Hooven
MovieWhen in Rome
2010
as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
TVCrash
2008
as Susie
TVRules of Engagement
2007
as Fay
TVPsych
2006
as Scarlett Jones
TVCuts
2005
MovieABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self
An Introduction to David Lynch
2001
as Self
Postcards From The Cast
2001
as Self
MovieQuincy Jones: In the Pocket
2001
as Self
TVAlias
2001
as Olivia Reed
MovieReflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001
as Self
MovieJackpot
2001
as Janice
MovieSkipped Parts
2000
as Laurabel Pierce
MovieThe '70s
2000
as Gloria Steinem
MovieIntern
2000
as Roxanne Rochet
TVPopular
1999
as Kelly Foster
MovieThe Postman
1997
as Ellen March
MovieJustice for Annie
1996
as Carol Mills
MovieDeadly Vows
1994
as Nancy Weston
Angel Falls
1993
as Hadley Larson
MovieTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Norma Jennings
MovieTrue Identity
1991
as Rita
MovieFatal Charm
1990
as Jane Sims
TVWings
1990
as Miss Laurie Jenkins
TVTwin Peaks
1990
as Norma Jennings
MovieTwin Peaks
1989
as Norma Jennings
MovieKinjite: Forbidden Subjects
1989
as Kathleen Crowe
MoviePurple People Eater
1988
as Mom
MovieI'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Minor Role (uncredited)
MovieWar Party
1988
as TV Correspondent
MovieAddicted to His Love
1988
as Assistant DA
MovieI Love Quincy
1984
as Self
TVThe Hitchhiker
1983
as Helen
MovieThe Return of Mod Squad
1979
as Julie Barnes
TVThe Mod Squad
1968
as Julie Barnes
MovieBlue
1968
as Laurie Kramer
MovieMosby's Marauders
1967
as Oralee Prentiss
TVThe Invaders
1967
as Bride
TVThe F.B.I.
1965
as Girl in Museum
The John Forsythe Show
1965
TVBewitched
1964
as Secretary
TVThe Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Singer
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
TVMr. Novak
1963
as Selma
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Mary Winters
TVThe Virginian
1962
as Dulcie Colby
TVThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Oralee Prentiss
