Peggy Knudsen
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Peggy Knudsen is a widely cast American actress, the kind of performer a scene gets handed to when it needs holding together. Most of the work sits in mystery. The career covers 80 years of on-camera work. The character of Mona Mars in 'The Big Sleep' is the anchor of her public profile. Work began in 1946.
Peggy Knudsen
17 Movies
6 Series
Peggy Knudsen is a widely cast American actress, the kind of performer a scene gets handed to when it needs holding together. Most of the work sits in mystery. The career covers 80 years of on-camera work. The character of Mona Mars in 'The Big Sleep' is the anchor of her public profile. Work began in 1946.
Movies
Plays Mona Mars
The Big Sleep
1946
Plays Marge Boyle
Istanbul
1957
Plays Cora
Copper Canyon
1950
Plays Florence Boray
Humoresque
1947
Plays Diedre
A Stolen Life
1946
Plays Nancy Graham
Never Say Goodbye
1946
Plays Dale Kent
Trouble Preferred
1948
Plays Nell Bromley
Hilda Crane
1956
Plays Claire
The Unfaithful
1947
Plays Louise Ryder, Eric's ex-wife
Shadow of a Woman
1946
Plays Ellen Miller
The Bottom of the Bottle
1956
Plays Sally Ferris, alias Sally Parker
Half Past Midnight
1948
Plays Martha McCormack
Roses Are Red
1947
Plays Nora Collins
Betrayed Women
1955
Plays Pat Ferris
Perilous Waters
1948
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Hilda Crane
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Bat Masterson
Louisa Carey · 3 episodes
1958–
TV
Perry Mason
Marie Chapman · 2 episodes
1957–
TV
Istanbul
Marge Boyle
1957
Film
Hilda Crane
Nell Bromley
1956
Film
The Bottom of the Bottle
Ellen Miller
1956
Film
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Herta Cowell · 1 episode
1955–
TV
Unchained
Elaine
1955
Film
Betrayed Women
Nora Collins
1955
Film
The Millionaire
Irene Borden · 1 episode
1955–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peggy Knudsen still alive?
Peggy Knudsen passed away on July 11, 1980 at age 57.
What are the most famous roles of Peggy Knudsen?
Peggy Knudsen is best known for roles in The Big Sleep, Humoresque, A Stolen Life.
How many movies has Peggy Knudsen been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1946), Peggy Knudsen has appeared in 17 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Peggy Knudsen's first movie?
The career of Peggy Knudsen began with A Stolen Life (1946).
What is Peggy Knudsen's most recent movie or series?
Peggy Knudsen's most recent release is Pete and Gladys, which premiered on September 19, 1960.
What TV shows has Peggy Knudsen appeared in?
On television, Peggy Knudsen has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson.
Peggy Knudsen
1923-04-22 · Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Peggy Knudsen was an American character actress on radio, movies and television.