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== Life and career == |
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McCrea was born in [[DuBois, Pennsylvania]]<ref name="book">{{Cite book|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Singin_in_the_Rain/e8sqAQAAIAAJ?hl=en|title=Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece|page=256|first1=Earl|last1=Hess|first2=Pratibha|last2=Dabholkar|publisher=University Press of Kansas|date=2009|ISBN=9780700616565|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> to a Greek mother and Scottish father.<ref name="a" /> At |
McCrea was born in [[DuBois, Pennsylvania]]<ref name="book">{{Cite book|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Singin_in_the_Rain/e8sqAQAAIAAJ?hl=en|title=Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece|page=256|first1=Earl|last1=Hess|first2=Pratibha|last2=Dabholkar|publisher=University Press of Kansas|date=2009|ISBN=9780700616565|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> to a Greek mother and Scottish father.<ref name="a" /> At an early age, she decided that she wanted to become an actress, as McCrea saw stage plays in [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name="b">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/374683541/|title=She Scores as a Neighbor on TV and at Home|first=Freida|last=Zylstra|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|location=[[Chicago, Illinois]]|date=October 11, 1963|access-date=November 23, 2021|page=52|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Closed access}}</ref> McCrea attended at a modeling school, where she later became a [[cover girl]] and [[Model (person)|model]].<ref name="b" /> She modeled for the Powers of New York City, in which McCrea met [[singer]], [[Bing Crosby]], who encouraged her to move to [[Hollywood, California]].<ref name="c">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/50853542/|title=Kin of Warrenite in Jerry Lewis Picture|work=Warren Times Mirror|location=[[Warren, Pennsylvania]]|date=March 3, 1961|access-date=November 23, 2021|page=14|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Closed access}}</ref> McCrea was in Hollywood, California for five years.<ref name="c" /> |
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Mccrea began her career in 1952, appearing in the film ''[[Deadline - U.S.A.]]'', where she played the uncredited role of "Sally Gardner". She also guest-starred in television programs, including, ''[[Bachelor Father (American TV series)|Bachelor Father]]'', ''[[Mr. Lucky (TV series)|Mr. Lucky]]'', ''[[The Deputy (TV series)|The Deputy]]''. ''[[Johnny Midnight (TV series)|Johnny Midnight]]'', ''[[Tales of Wells Fargo]]'', ''[[Rawhide (TV series)|Rawhide]]'', ''[[Perry Mason (1957 TV series)|Perry Mason]]'', ''[[McHale's Navy]]'', ''[[The Bob Cummings Show]]'', ''[[Family Affair]]'' and ''[[Wendy and Me]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89399137/ann-from-wendy/|title='Ann from 'Wendy'|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|location=[[Los Angeles, California]]|date=September 7, 1964|access-date=November 23, 2021|page=75|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> McCrea co-starred and appeared in films, such as, ''[[Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?]]'', ''[[About Mrs. Leslie]]'', ''[[Sweethearts on Parade (1953 film)|Sweethearts on Parade]]'', ''[[Welcome to Hard Times (film)|Welcome to Hard Times]]'', ''[[The War Wagon]]'', ''[[I Married a Woman]]'', ''[[Pardners]]'', ''[[Singin' in the Rain]]'' and ''[[The Ladies Man]]''.<ref name="c" /> |
Mccrea began her career in 1952, appearing in the film ''[[Deadline - U.S.A.]]'', where she played the uncredited role of "Sally Gardner". She also guest-starred in television programs, including, ''[[Bachelor Father (American TV series)|Bachelor Father]]'', ''[[Mr. Lucky (TV series)|Mr. Lucky]]'', ''[[The Deputy (TV series)|The Deputy]]''. ''[[Johnny Midnight (TV series)|Johnny Midnight]]'', ''[[Tales of Wells Fargo]]'', ''[[Rawhide (TV series)|Rawhide]]'', ''[[Perry Mason (1957 TV series)|Perry Mason]]'', ''[[McHale's Navy]]'', ''[[The Bob Cummings Show]]'', ''[[Family Affair]]'' and ''[[Wendy and Me]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89399137/ann-from-wendy/|title='Ann from 'Wendy'|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|location=[[Los Angeles, California]]|date=September 7, 1964|access-date=November 23, 2021|page=75|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> McCrea co-starred and appeared in films, such as, ''[[Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?]]'', ''[[About Mrs. Leslie]]'', ''[[Sweethearts on Parade (1953 film)|Sweethearts on Parade]]'', ''[[Welcome to Hard Times (film)|Welcome to Hard Times]]'', ''[[The War Wagon]]'', ''[[I Married a Woman]]'', ''[[Pardners]]'', ''[[Singin' in the Rain]]'' and ''[[The Ladies Man]]''.<ref name="c" /> |
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Ann McCrea | |
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Born | DuBois, Pennsylvania, U.S. | February 25, 1931
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1952–1971 |
Television | My Three Sons (1966–1971) Family Affair (1966–1966) The Donna Reed Show (1963–1966) |
Ann McCrea (born February 25,[1] 1931)[2][3] is an American actress of film and television. She is known for playing the role of "Midge Kelsey" in the American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show.[4]
Life and career
McCrea 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, as McCrea saw stage plays in New York.[6] McCrea attended at a modeling school, where she later became a cover girl and model.[6] She modeled for the Powers of New York City, in which McCrea met singer, Bing Crosby, who encouraged her to move to Hollywood, California.[7] McCrea was in Hollywood, California for five years.[7]
Mccrea began her career in 1952, appearing in the film Deadline - U.S.A., where she played 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 co-starred and 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, Pardners, Singin' in the Rain and The Ladies Man.[7]
In 1963, McCrea played the role of "Midge Kelsey" in the American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show, the husband of "Dr. Dave Kelsey" (Bob Crane).[4] Her character was the next-door neighbor of "Donna Stone" (Donna Reed).[4][6] She retired her career in 1970, last appearing in the television series My Three Sons.[5]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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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 |
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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
- ^ "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 – via Google Books.
- ^ Landesman, Fred (August 13, 2015). The John Wayne Filmography. McFarland. p. 398. ISBN 9781476609225 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b 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 c 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 c "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.