---
name: "Peggy Lipton"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/peggy-lipton"
fi1m_id: "peggy-lipton"
imdb_id: "nm0005152"
tmdb_id: 152759
wikidata_id: "Q235305"
roles: []
born: "30 August 1946"
died: "11 May 2019"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-10-07T19:22:04.089697+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."
---

# Peggy Lipton

## Identity

Peggy Lipton

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/peggy-lipton
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** peggy-lipton
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005152
- **TMDB ID:** 152759
- **Wikidata ID:** Q235305
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_Lipton, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235305, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005152/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/152759

Actor. Born 30 August 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. Died 11 May 2019.

## Details

- **Born:** 30 August 1946, New York City, New York, USA
- **Died:** 11 May 2019
- **Active:** 1990–2016
- **Also known as:** Margaret Ann Lipton
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 3: 2 acting, 1 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 86 (1), 2010s 64 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 71 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action & Adventure 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1, Documentary 1, Drama 1, Music 1
- **Screen time:** 2 hours of reviewed films
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_Lipton, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q235305, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005152/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/152759

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Twin Peaks*](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md) (86), [*Quincy*](https://film.one/film/quincy.md) (63)

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## Fi1m on Peggy Lipton

> Peggy Lipton brings warmth and unspoken sadness to her quieter roles. We value her most as Norma Jennings in *Twin Peaks*, where she makes a sensible, sympathetic woman worth watching amid all the strangeness.

Norma Jennings runs the Double R Diner in *Twin Peaks* (1990), and Peggy Lipton makes her competence quietly reassuring. There is vulnerability there too; she never seems to have been spared disappointment merely because she is kind. We found Norma unexpectedly moving because Lipton lets a little melancholy remain in the warmth. This is the work we recommend her for: a sympathetic supporting performance with enough life of its own to matter among the series’ louder peculiarities.

Her breakthrough came as Julie Barnes in *The Mod Squad* (1968–1973), one of three hippie undercover police officers, alongside Clarence Williams III and Michael Cole. The youthful countercultural image was important, and Lipton gave the long-running programme a consistent presence. But she was already expressing doubts about what else she could do as an actor in 1972, after years in the role. We would not turn that uncertainty into a verdict against her; a part that makes an actor recognisable can still leave much of what they might do untested.

After a long break from acting, she returned in 1988, before *Twin Peaks* brought her renewed attention. David Lynch and Mark Frost’s series gave her a useful place within its ensemble: Norma’s steadiness makes its oddness easier to accept. Lipton belongs in these surroundings without having to exaggerate to match them, and we value that restraint. That does not solve the series’ pacing problems; some stretches are too slow, even with people this good to return to.

She reprised Norma in *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me* (1992) and the 2017 revival; occasional later film roles included Ellen March in *The Postman* (1997). Those credits offer other places to look, but our recommendation rests firmly on the original series. Start there, and give the woman running the diner as much attention as the people behaving more peculiarly.

## Biography

Peggy Lipton, also credited as Margaret Ann Lipton, was an American actress and model. Born in New York City on 30 August 1946, she began modelling at age 15 with the Ford Agency before moving into acting. She appeared in several 1960s television series and achieved her breakthrough as Julie Barnes in the crime drama *The Mod Squad* (1968–1973), earning four Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama.

In 1974 she married music producer Quincy Jones; the couple had two daughters, Kidada and Rashida Jones, before divorcing in 1990. Lipton largely stepped away from acting during this period but returned in the late 1980s. She is known for portraying Norma Jennings in David Lynch's *Twin Peaks* (1990–1991) and its 2017 revival, as well as roles in *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me* (1992), *The Postman* (1997) and *When in Rome* (2010). She died in Los Angeles on 11 May 2019.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, biography.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

### Performed in (2)

- *Angie Tribeca* (2016), Fi1m 66, as Peggy Tribeca — [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md)
- *Twin Peaks* (1990), Fi1m 86, as Norma Jennings — [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Quincy* (2018), Fi1m 63, as Self — [page](https://film.one/film/quincy.md)

## Complete filmography (44)

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

- *There's... Johnny!* (2017), series, as Evelyn Greenfield
- *A Dog's Purpose* (2017), as Adult Hannah
- *Angie Tribeca* (2016), series, as Peggy Tribeca — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md)
- *Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces* (2014), as Norma Jennings
- *House of Lies* (2012), series, as Phoebe Van Der Hooven
- *When in Rome* (2010), as Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
- *Crash* (2008), series, as Susie
- *Rules of Engagement* (2007), series, as Fay
- *Psych* (2006), series, as Scarlett Jones
- *Cuts* (2005), series, Actor
- *Alias* (2001), series, as Olivia Reed — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/alias.md)
- *Jackpot* (2001), as Janice
- *Skipped Parts* (2000), as Laurabel Pierce
- *The '70s* (2000), as Gloria Steinem
- *Intern* (2000), as Roxanne Rochet
- *Popular* (1999), series, as Kelly Foster
- *The Postman* (1997), as Ellen March
- *Justice for Annie* (1996), as Carol Mills
- *Deadly Vows* (1994), as Nancy Weston
- *Angel Falls* (1993), series, as Hadley Larson
- *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me* (1992), as Norma Jennings
- *True Identity* (1991), as Rita
- *Fatal Charm* (1990), as Jane Sims
- *Wings* (1990), series, as Miss Laurie Jenkins
- *Twin Peaks* (1990), series, as Norma Jennings — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md)
- *Twin Peaks* (1989), as Norma Jennings
- *Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects* (1989), as Kathleen Crowe
- *Purple People Eater* (1988), as Mom
- *I'm Gonna Git You Sucka* (1988), as Minor Role (uncredited)
- *War Party* (1988), as TV Correspondent
- *Addicted to His Love* (1988), as Assistant DA
- *The Hitchhiker* (1983), series, as Helen
- *The Return of Mod Squad* (1979), as Julie Barnes
- *The Mod Squad* (1968), series, as Julie Barnes
- *Blue* (1968), as Laurie Kramer
- *Mosby's Marauders* (1967), as Oralee Prentiss
- *The Invaders* (1967), series, as Bride
- *The F.B.I.* (1965), series, as Girl in Museum
- *The John Forsythe Show* (1965), series, Actor
- *Bewitched* (1964), series, as Secretary
- *Mr. Novak* (1963), series, as Selma
- *The Alfred Hitchcock Hour* (1962), series, as Mary Winters
- *The Virginian* (1962), series, as Dulcie Colby
- *The Wonderful World of Disney* (1954), series, as Oralee Prentiss

## Gallery

- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-602612ec232f.jpg) Peggy Lipton — ABC Television--the then-current ABC logo and Photo Division can be seen, though they are faint., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Peggy_Lipton_Mod_Squad_%28cropped%29.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Publicity photo from the television program The Mod Squad. The main cast is pictured, from left: Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole.](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-b9173ee0fadd.jpg) Publicity photo from the television program The Mod Squad. The main cast is pictured, from left: Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole. — ABC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Mod_Squad_1971.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Main cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad when the series premiered in 1968. Pictured are Peggy Lipton (Julie Barnes), Michael Cole (Pete Cochra](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-6a1461b55cbb.jpg) Main cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad when the series premiered in 1968. Pictured are Peggy Lipton (Julie Barnes), Michael Cole (Pete Cochra — ABC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Mod_Squad_cast_1968.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![1969 cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad. From left: Clarence Williams III, Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton, Tige Andrews.](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-c5a727831039.jpg) 1969 cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad. From left: Clarence Williams III, Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton, Tige Andrews. — ABC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/Mod_Squad_cast_photo_1969.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-eee793fcc1b2.jpg) Peggy Lipton — Image via TMDB
- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-df9219c8ce26.jpg) Peggy Lipton — Image via TMDB
- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-8df04a7370fc.jpg) Peggy Lipton — Image via TMDB
- ![1970 cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad. From left: Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole, Tige Andrews, Clarence Williams III.](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-8f0f637a4878.jpg) 1970 cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad. From left: Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole, Tige Andrews, Clarence Williams III. — ABC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Mod_Squad_cast_photo_1970.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad. From left:Tige Andrews, Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole. (1972)](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-834659c0b879.jpg) Cast photo from the television program The Mod Squad. From left:Tige Andrews, Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Michael Cole. (1972) — ABC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Mod_Squad_cast_photo_1972.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-4846b65c00d0.jpg) Peggy Lipton — Image via TMDB
- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-2aad87fa10d1.jpg) Peggy Lipton — Image via TMDB
- ![Peggy Lipton](https://film.one/media/person/61419/gallery-c7d98cde2dc8.jpg) Peggy Lipton — Image via TMDB

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