Peggy Webber facts for kids
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Peggy Webber
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Peggy Webber in a 1955 episode of Dragnet
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Margaret Webber
September 15, 1925 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | August 15, 2026 (aged 100) Napa, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1937–2005 |
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Robert Marshall Sinskey
(m. 1951; div. 1967) |
| Children | 3 |
Peggy Webber, born Margaret Webber on September 15, 1925, was a talented American actress and writer. She had a long career, appearing in movies, on stage, on television, and especially on old-time radio shows.
Peggy was well-known for her role as Lady Macduff in Orson Welles' 1948 movie Macbeth. She also played Alice Dennerly in Alfred Hitchcock's 1956 film The Wrong Man. Many remember her as Jenni Whitlock in the 1958 horror film The Screaming Skull. On TV, she often appeared in popular shows like M Squad and Dragnet. Peggy Webber passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 100.
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Peggy Webber's Early Life
Margaret Webber was born in Laredo, Texas, on September 15, 1925. Her father worked as an oil driller, searching for new oil fields. Even before she turned three, Peggy loved to perform. She would entertain people during breaks at theaters! She grew up with a passion for acting. In 1942, she finished high school at Tucson High Magnet School. There, she was very involved in drama and theater.
Peggy Webber's Acting Career
After her father passed away, Peggy and her mother moved to Hollywood. This was where Peggy began her amazing acting journey. She started on radio at just 12 years old in San Antonio, Texas. Peggy had a special talent for using her voice. A magazine once said she played 150 different characters in about 2,500 radio shows!
Radio and Film Roles
Peggy's voice was heard on many popular radio programs. These included The Dreft Star Playhouse and Dragnet. She also appeared in Pete Kelly's Blues and The Man Called X.
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Her first movie role was in 1946 in Her Adventurous Night. A big moment came in 1948 when she played Lady Macduff in Orson Welles' movie Macbeth. She also had important parts in Submarine Command (1951) and The Wrong Man (1956), which was directed by the famous Alfred Hitchcock.
Television Appearances
Peggy Webber was also a familiar face on television. She appeared in both the original Dragnet series and its later version, Dragnet 1967. She portrayed Elise Sandor in the TV show Kings Row. She also had roles in classic shows like Cheyenne, Gunsmoke, The Waltons, and I Spy. Later, in 1979, she performed many characters on Sears Radio Theater. Peggy also founded the California Artists Radio Theatre.
Creative Work Behind the Scenes
Peggy Webber was not just an actress; she was also a talented writer and director. She wrote and directed about 250 plays for the stage, radio, and television. She also helped create an early TV show called Treasures of Literature as a writer and producer. In her later years, she continued to create many new audio programs. Peggy also co-owned a restaurant and performance place called The New Hope Inn with actor Ted Cassidy. She even managed a theater company with actor Bob Denver.
Peggy Webber's Family and Later Years
Peggy Webber had three children. She was married to Robert Marshall Sinskey from 1951 to 1967. Later, she married Sean McClory in 1983, and they were together until he passed away in 2003. Peggy was good friends with actors Lee Marvin and Paul Fix. They were even godfathers to her first two children.
In 1952, Peggy moved to Japan with her husband, Robert Sinskey. He worked there as a researcher. She later lived in Los Angeles for many years. In early 2025, she had to leave her home because of wildfires in Southern California. Peggy celebrated her 100th birthday in September 2025. She passed away peacefully at a retirement home in Napa, California, on August 15, 2026, at the age of 100.
Awards and Achievements
Peggy Webber was recognized for her amazing work. In 2014, she received the Norman Corwin Award for Excellence in Audio Theatre. This award celebrates people who have achieved a lot in the art of sound storytelling. Peggy was the very first woman to receive this special honor. Her television program, Treasure of Literature, was even named the "Most Popular Television Program" in 1949 by the Television Academy.
See also
In Spanish: Peggy Webber para niños
