Peggy Conklin

Margaret Eleanor Conklin (November 2, 1906[2] – March 18, 2003)[3] was an American film, television and theatre actress.[1][2]

Peggy Conklin
Conklin (fifth left, seated) in The Petrified Forest, 1935
Born
Margaret Eleanor Conklin[1]

(1906-11-02)November 2, 1906
Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2003(2003-03-18) (aged 96)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film, television and theatre actress
Years active1928–1960
Spouse
James D. Thompson
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(m. 1935; died. 1998)​
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Children2[1][2]

Conklin was born in Dobbs 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 to New York City to become an actress, initially studying dancing.[1][2]

Conklin began her acting career in 1928, appeared in the Broadway production Treasure Girl as part of the chorus line.[1][5] She soon started playing leading roles, with her theater credits including Yes, 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 and The 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 film Her Master's Voice alongside actor, Edward Everett Horton,[6] and also in The President Vanishes and Having 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 in Naples, Florida, at the age of 96.[1][2]

References
  1. Oliver, Myrna (March 28, 2003). "Peggy Conklin, 96; Shone on Broadway". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  2. "Peggy Conklin, Actress on Broadway, Is Dead at 96". The New York Times. March 25, 2003. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  3. Willis, John (November 2004). Theatre World: 2002-2003. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 314. ISBN 9781557836342 – via Google Books.
  4. Variety Staff (April 3, 2003). "Peggy Conklin". Variety. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  5. "Peggy Conklin". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  6. Nissen, Axel (2007). Actresses of a Certain Character: Forty Familiar Hollywood Faces from the Thirties to the Fifties. McFarland. p. 74. ISBN 9780786427468 – via Google Books.
  7. Lentz, Harris (April 20, 2004). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2003. McFarland. p. 84. ISBN 9780786417568 – via Google Books.
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