Margaret Eleanor Conklin (November 2, 1906[2] – March 18, 2003)[3] was an American film, television and theatre actress.[1][2]
Peggy Conklin | |
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 Peggy Conklin inThe Petrified Forest (1935) | |
| Born | Margaret Eleanor Conklin[1] (1906-11-02)November 2, 1906 Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 2003(2003-03-18) (aged 96) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film, television and theatre actress |
| Years active | 1928–1960 |
| Spouse | [1][2] |
| Children | 2[1][2] |
Conklin was born inDobbs Ferry, New York.[2][4] When she was twelve her mother died, and she was raised by her two aunts.[1][2] After she graduated from high school she moved toNew York City to become an actress, initially studying dancing.[1][2]
Conklin began her acting career in 1928, appeared in the Broadway productionTreasure Girl as part of the chorus line.[1][5] She soon started playing leading roles, with her theater credits includingYes, My Darling Daughter,The Petrified Forest,Co-respondent Unknown,The Pursuit of Happiness,Miss Swan Expects,Mr. and Mrs. North,The Wisteria Tress,Old Man Murphy andThe Ghost Writer.[1][2][5] Her final theatre credit was from the Broadway play, titled,Howie, where she played the role of "Edith Simms".[5] Conklin starred in the 1936 filmHer Master's Voice alongside actor,Edward Everett Horton,[6] and also inThe President Vanishes andHaving Wonderful Time, but only made five films in total. She also appeared on radio and television.[1][7]
Conklin died in March 2003 at her home inNaples, Florida, at the age of 96.[1][2]
References
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- ^abcdefghi"Peggy Conklin, Actress on Broadway, Is Dead at 96".The New York Times. March 25, 2003. RetrievedJanuary 15, 2022.
- ^Willis, John (November 2004).Theatre World: 2002-2003. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 314.ISBN 9781557836342 – viaGoogle Books.
- ^Variety Staff (April 3, 2003)."Peggy Conklin".Variety. RetrievedJanuary 15, 2022.
- ^abc"Peggy Conklin".Internet Broadway Database. RetrievedJanuary 15, 2022.
- ^Nissen, Axel (2007).Actresses of a Certain Character: Forty Familiar Hollywood Faces from the Thirties to the Fifties. McFarland. p. 74.ISBN 9780786427468 – viaGoogle Books.
- ^Lentz, Harris (April 20, 2004).Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2003. McFarland. p. 84.ISBN 9780786417568 – viaGoogle Books.