Ann McCrea explained

Ann McCrea
Birth Date:25 February 1931
Birth Place:DuBois, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation:Film and television actress
Years Active:1952–1971

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]

Life and career

McCrea was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania[5] to a Greek mother and Scottish father. 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. 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.

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.

Filmography

Films!Year!Title!Role!Note
1967The War WagonFelicia
1967Welcome to Hard TimesFlo
1962Girls! Girls! Girls!Mrs. Arthur MorganUncredited
1961Man-TrapArlene-AndersUncredited
1960Simon Lash: The Black BookMavisTV movie
1958Rock-a-Bye BabySecretaryUncredited
1958China DollMona Perkins
1958I Married a WomanLuxenburg GirlUncredited
1957Kiss Them for MeLucilleUncredited
1957The Sad SackGirl on TrainUncredited
1957Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?Gladys
1956PardnersDance Hall GirlUncredited
1955Artists and ModelsJanetUncredited
1954About Mrs. LesliePrecious - Nightclub GirlUncredited
1954River of No ReturnDance Hall GirlUncredited
1953Sweethearts on ParadeFlo
1953The Band WagonChorus Member in Hotel Suite Uncredited
1953I Love MelvinChorineUncredited
1952Singin' in the RainChorus GirlUncredited
1952Deadline - U.S.A.Sally GardenerUncredited
Television!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 MeMrs. Ferguson
1964No Time for SergeantsAmelia Taggert
1963McHale's NavyCarol Kimberly
1962ShannonPhyllis Gray
1961–1962 Surfside 6Lola Scott / Maggie
1961Coronado 9Linda Bowen
1961May Stanley
1961The Brothers BrannaganMartha
1959–1960 Bachelor FatherLila West / Diana Rogers
1960Johnny MidnightWinette 'Winnie' LaRonde / Eileen
1960The DeputyHelen Swayde
1960Mr. Lucky Deena
1960Tales of Wells FargoSarah
1952–1960 Death Valley DaysBarmaid / Merinda Pratt / Lucy
1960Black SaddleLiz Buckley
1960The DuPont Show with June AllysonAnn
1959One Step Beyond Ann Morris
1959RawhideWoman
1959TightropeLucille
1959Colonel Humphrey FlackDiane
1959Rescue 8 Janet Pauson
1958Pursuit
1958The Thin ManBillie Benson
1958Perry MasonMargo Garvin
1957–1958Delphine Schigalo / Debbie Lang
1958CheyenneFaith Swain
1958The Adventures of McGraw Francine Denquist
1956The Bob Cummings Show
1955The Man Behind the BadgeLaura

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Notes and References

  1. News: Birthdays. The Muscatine Journal. Muscatine, Iowa. February 25, 2021. November 23, 2021. A2. Newspapers.com.
  2. Book: Lentz, Harris. Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. 502. 1996. McFarland. 9780786401581 . Google Books.
  3. Book: Landesman, Fred. The John Wayne Filmography. 398. McFarland. August 13, 2015. 9781476609225. Google Books.
  4. News: Ann Is 'Jolt of Ginger' for Donna Show. Donald. Freeman. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. July 14, 1963. November 23, 2021. 122. Newspapers.com.
  5. Book: Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece. 256. Earl. Hess. Pratibha. Dabholkar. University Press of Kansas. 2009. 9780700616565. Google Books.
  6. Web site: She Scores as a Neighbor on TV and at Home. Freida. Zylstra. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. October 11, 1963. November 23, 2021. 52. Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Kin of Warrenite in Jerry Lewis Picture. Warren Times Mirror. Warren, Pennsylvania. March 3, 1961. November 23, 2021. 14. Newspapers.com.
  8. News: 'Ann from 'Wendy'. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 7, 1964. November 23, 2021. 75. Newspapers.com.