Peggy Rea facts for kids
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Peggy Rea
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Peggy Rea in I Love Lucy, 1953
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Peggy Jane Rea
March 31, 1921 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | February 5, 2011 (aged 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1953–1998 |
Peggy Jane Rea (born March 31, 1921 – died February 5, 2011) was an American actress. She was famous for playing many different characters on TV. She often played kind, motherly figures.
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Peggy Rea's Acting Journey
Early Career Steps
Before becoming an actress, Peggy Rea went to business school. She worked as a secretary at a big movie studio called Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s. Later, she helped a writer and musician named Kay Thompson. Peggy got her first acting job in a play called A Streetcar Named Desire. She played a character named Eunice Hubbell.
Becoming a TV Star
Peggy Rea appeared in many popular TV shows. You might know some of them! She was in I Love Lucy, Bonanza, and Gunsmoke. She also appeared in The Golden Girls and MacGyver. She was even in All in the Family and The Odd Couple.
She also acted in movies. These included Cold Turkey and In Country.
Famous Roles on TV
Peggy Rea is best known for two special roles.
Lulu Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard
Many people remember Peggy as Lulu Coltrane Hogg. She played this role in the TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. Lulu was the wife of Boss Hogg. Peggy appeared in 19 episodes of the show.
Rose Burton in The Waltons
Peggy also joined the cast of The Waltons. She played Rose Burton, a cousin of Olivia Walton. Her character became like a parent figure on the show. She stayed with the series until 1981. Peggy even came back for a special Waltons reunion TV movie in 1993.
After The Waltons, Peggy Rea continued acting. She was a regular on Step By Step from 1991 to 1992. She also appeared on Grace Under Fire for many years in the 1990s.
Peggy Rea's Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Mrs. Peter Ramsey | |
| Looking for Love | Relative | Uncredited | |
| 1965 | Strange Bedfellows | Mavis Masters | |
| 1966 | Walk, Don't Run | Ukrainian Shot Putter | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Valley of the Dolls | Neely O'Hara's Vocal Coach | |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy | Maude | |
| 1969 | The Learning Tree | Miss McClintock | |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Mrs. Proctor | |
| What's the Matter with Helen? | Mrs. Schultz | ||
| 1974 | Win, Place or Steal | Josephine | |
| 1976 | Lipstick | Reporter | |
| 1979–1981 | The Waltons | Cousin Rose Burton | seasons 8–9; 38 episodes |
| 1979 | The Dukes of Hazzard | Lulu Coltrane Hogg | |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion Picture | Mrs. Cratchmatter | |
| 1987 | The Golden Girls | Mrs. Contini | |
| 1989 | Curfew | Mrs. Mary Cox | |
| In Country | Mamaw | ||
| 1992 | Love Field | Mrs. Heisenbuttel | |
| 1993 | Made in America | Alberta | |
| Grace Under Fire | Jean Kelly | 51 episodes | |
| A Waltons Thanksgiving Reunion | Rose Burton | TV movie | |
| 1995 | Devil in a Blue Dress | Carter's Secretary |
Later Life and Passing
Peggy Rea passed away on February 5, 2011. She was 89 years old. She died in Toluca Lake, California, from heart failure.
