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]
Ann McCrea | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1931 DuBois, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
| Years active | 1952–1971 |
Life and career
editMcCrea 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. 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.