---
name: "Lenka Peterson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/lenka-peterson"
fi1m_id: "lenka-peterson"
imdb_id: "nm0677270"
tmdb_id: 40554
wikidata_id: "Q2792476"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "16 October 1925"
died: "24 September 2021"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 1
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 1
updated: "2026-09-25T07:16:00.566993+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Lenka Peterson

## Identity

Lenka Peterson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/lenka-peterson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** lenka-peterson
- **IMDb ID:** nm0677270
- **TMDB ID:** 40554
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2792476
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenka_Peterson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2792476, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0677270/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/40554

Actor. Born 16 October 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Died 24 September 2021.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 16 October 1925, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
- **Died:** 24 September 2021
- **Also known as:** Lenka Petersen
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenka_Peterson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2792476, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0677270/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/40554

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Phenix City Story*](https://film.one/film/the-phenix-city-story.md) (71)

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## Biography

Lenka Peterson was an American actress who worked in theatre, film and television. Born Betty Ann Isacson on 16 October 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, she trained at the Actors Studio in New York and appeared in early stage productions and a USO tour before making her screen debut in the 1950 film *Panic in the Streets*.

Her film credits include the role of Mary Jo Patterson in *The Phenix City Story* (1955). On television she had recurring parts in daytime serials such as *Search for Tomorrow* and *Another World*, and guest roles in series including *Law & Order* and *Kojak*. Peterson was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the 1984 Broadway musical *Quilters*.

She was married to producer Daniel Patrick O'Connor from 1948 until his death in 2015; their daughter Glynnis O'Connor is also an actress. Peterson died on 24 September 2021 in Roxbury, Connecticut.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, encyclopedia.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *The Phenix City Story* (1955), Fi1m 71, as Mary Jo Patterson — [page](https://film.one/film/the-phenix-city-story.md)

## Complete filmography (45)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *All the King's Men* (2006), as Savannah Clerk
- *Cheaters* (2000), as Mrs. Plecki
- *Wonderland* (2000), series, Actor
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Melanie Dunne
- *Live Wire* (1992), as Gwen
- *Civil Wars* (1991), series, as Brydie Davies
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Olivia, Ann Schoenberg — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Fatal Judgement* (1988), as Martha Busek
- *Pigeon Feathers* (1988), as Granmom
- *Dragnet* (1987), as Granny Mundy
- *Pals* (1987), as Betty
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Julia Clarent
- *Code of Vengeance* (1985), as Ione Flowers
- *Kate & Allie* (1984), series, Actor
- *Why Me?* (1984), as Leola Mae's Mother
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Grannom
- *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, Actor — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md)
- *Headin' for Broadway* (1980), as Mrs. Richards
- *Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris* (1980), as Music Teacher
- *Quincy, M.E.* (1976), series, Actor
- *Kingston* (1976), as Laura Frazier
- *Lifeguard* (1976), as Mrs. Carlson
- *Returning Home* (1975), as Mrs. Parish
- *The Runaways* (1975), as Mrs. Wilson
- *Someone I Touched* (1975), as Enid
- *Kojak* (1973), series, as Dr. Kirk, Dr. Barbara Kirk — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/kojak.md)
- *The Werewolf of Washington* (1973), as Senator Joan
- *The Rookies* (1972), series, Actor
- *Homer* (1970), as Mrs. Edwards
- *Black Like Me* (1964), as Lucy Horton
- *Another World* (1964), series, Actor
- *Special for Women* (1960), series, Actor
- *Route 66* (1960), series, Actor
- *Young Doctor Malone* (1958), series, Actor
- *Decoy* (1957), series, as Dorothy Boyer
- *The Phenix City Story* (1955), as Mary Jo Patterson — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/the-phenix-city-story.md)
- *Inner Sanctum* (1954), series, Actor
- *Bonino* (1953), series, as Doris Bonino
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Anne
- *Take Care of My Little Girl* (1951), as Ruth Gates
- *Panic in the Streets* (1950), as Jeanette - Charlie's Girlfriend (uncredited)
- *Robert Montgomery Presents* (1950), series, as Nancy Bolen
- *Suspense* (1949), series, Actor
- *Studio One* (1948), series, as Carol Bixby
- *The Philco Television Playhouse* (1948), series, Actor

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