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Ann McCrea

Ann McCrea (born February 25, 1931, Height 5'5") is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing Midge Kelsey in the American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show. McCrea was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania to a Greek mother and Scottish father. She attended a modeling school, and became a cover girl and model. She met Bing Crosby, who encouraged her to move to Hollywood, California. 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. Adams and Eve, and The Twilight Zone. In 1963, McCrea was cast as Midge Kelsey in The Donna Reed Show. She remained with the series until its end in 1966. Her character was the best friend of Donna Stone (Donna Reed) and a neighbor on the show's fictional cul-de-sac. After The Donna Reed Show, McCrea continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Murder, She Wrote. She also appeared in a few films, including Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) and Girls, Girls, Girls (1962). McCrea retired from acting in the early 1980s. She currently resides in California.


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Born:
Feb 25, 1931 In Dubois, Pennsylvania, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
16
First Appeared:
In the movie Singin' in the Rain 1952-04-09
Latest Project:
Movie The War Wagon 1967-05-26
Known For
Poster of The War Wagon
Poster of China Doll
Poster of Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
Poster of Sweethearts on Parade
Filmography
Movie The War Wagon Felicia 1967-05-26
Movie Welcome to Hard Times Flo 1967-04-30
Movie The Ladies Man Miss Sexy Pot 1961-06-21
Series My Three Sons Mrs. Crawford 1960-09-29
Series Surfside 6 Maggie 1960-10-06
Series Mr. Lucky Deena 1959-10-24
Series Black Saddle Liz Buckley 1959-01-10
Movie China Doll Mona Perkins 1958-06-06
Series The Donna Reed Show Midge Kelsey 1958-09-24
Movie Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? Gladys 1957-07-29
Movie Pardners Dance Hall Girl (uncredited) 1956-08-01
Movie Artists and Models Janet (uncredited) 1955-11-07
Movie River of No Return Dance Hall Girl (uncredited) 1954-04-30
Movie The Band Wagon Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited) 1953-08-07
Movie Sweethearts on Parade Flo 1953-07-15
Movie Singin' in the Rain Chorus Girl (uncredited) 1952-04-09