Peggy 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). Born Margaret Ann Lipton in New York City, she grew up in a middle-class Jewish family on Long Island. 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.
Peggy 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). Born Margaret Ann Lipton in New York City, she grew up in a middle-class Jewish family on Long Island. 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, Lipton 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.
Lipton 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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Quincy Jones | Music Man
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:22/09/2025
Quincy
Character:Self
Release Date:09/09/2018
A Dog's Purpose
Character:Adult Hannah
Release Date:19/01/2017
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Character:Norma Jennings
Release Date:16/07/2014
When in Rome
Character:Priscilla (Beth's Mom)
Release Date:29/01/2010
An Introduction to David Lynch
Character:Self
Release Date:18/12/2001
Postcards From The Cast
Character:Self
Release Date:18/12/2001
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Character:Self
Release Date:18/11/2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Character:Self
Release Date:17/09/2001
Jackpot
Character:Janice
Release Date:27/07/2001
Skipped Parts
Character:Laurabel Pierce
Release Date:06/06/2000
The 70s
Character:Gloria Steinem
Release Date:30/04/2000
Intern
Character:Roxanne Rochet
Release Date:21/01/2000
The Postman
Character:Ellen March
Release Date:25/12/1997
Justice for Annie
Character:Carol Mills
Release Date:15/01/1996
Deadly Vows
Character:Nancy Weston
Release Date:13/09/1994
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Character:Norma Jennings
Release Date:03/06/1992
True Identity
Character:Rita
Release Date:23/08/1991
Fatal Charm
Character:Jane Sims
Release Date:19/09/1990
Twin Peaks
Character:Norma Jennings
Release Date:08/12/1989
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Character:Kathleen Crowe
Release Date:03/02/1989
Purple People Eater
Character:Mom
Release Date:01/12/1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Character:Minor Role (uncredited)
Release Date:10/11/1988
War Party
Character:TV Correspondent
Release Date:15/09/1988
Addicted to His Love
Character:Assistant DA
Release Date:27/03/1988
I Love Quincy
Character:Self
Release Date:07/01/1984
The Return of Mod Squad
Character:Julie Barnes
Release Date:18/05/1979
Blue
Character:Laurie Kramer
Release Date:09/05/1968
Mosby's Marauders
Character:Oralee Prentiss
Release Date:17/03/1967
Television Appearances
There's... Johnny!
Character:Evelyn Greenfield
Twin Peaks: The Return
Character:Norma Jennings
Angie Tribeca
Character:Peggy Tribeca
House of Lies
Character:Phoebe Van Der Hooven
Crash
Character:Susie
Rules of Engagement
Character:Fay
Psych
Character:Scarlett Jones
Cuts
Character:
Alias
Character:Olivia Reed
Popular
Character:Kelly Foster
Angel Falls
Character:Hadley Larson
Wings
Character:Miss Laurie Jenkins
Twin Peaks
Character:Norma Jennings
The Hitchhiker
Character:Helen
The Mod Squad
Character:Julie Barnes
The Invaders
Character:Bride
The F.B.I.
Character:Girl in Museum
The John Forsythe Show
Character:
Bewitched
Character:Secretary
The Hollywood Palace
Character:Self - Singer
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Character:
Mr. Novak
Character:Selma
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Character:Mary Winters
The Virginian
Character:Dulcie Colby
The Wonderful World of Disney
Character:Oralee Prentiss
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