Margaret Ann "Peggy" Lipton was a prominent American actress and model, best known for her role as Julie Barnes in the popular late 1960s crime drama The Mod Squad. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award in 1970. Her career spanned from the 1960s and included appearances in several popular television shows of that era.
August 30, 1946: Birth of Peggy Lipton
On August 30, 1946, Peggy Lipton was born in New York City.
1964: Lipton Family Moves to Los Angeles
In 1964, Peggy Lipton's family relocated from New York to Los Angeles, where she embraced the "Topanga Canyon hippie" lifestyle.
1965: Television Debut of Peggy Lipton
At 19 years old, Peggy Lipton made her television debut in "The John Forsythe Show" in 1965.
1968: Guest Appearances by Peggy Lipton
Between 1965 and 1968, Peggy Lipton made appearances in several TV shows, including "Bewitched," "The Virginian," and more.
1968: Peggy Lipton's Debut in "The Mod Squad"
Peggy Lipton began her role as Julie Barnes in the popular crime drama "The Mod Squad" in 1968.
1968: Release of "Stoney End"
Peggy Lipton released her single "Stoney End" in 1968, which later became a hit for Barbra Streisand.
1970: Releases of "Lu" and "Wear Your Love Like Heaven"
Peggy Lipton released two singles in 1970: "Lu," written by Laura Nyro, and "Wear Your Love Like Heaven," written by Donovan.
1970: Golden Globe Win for Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama for her role in "The Mod Squad" in 1970.
1971: Golden Globe Win for Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton's performance in "The Mod Squad" earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best TV Actress in a Drama in 1971.
1973: End of "The Mod Squad"
Peggy Lipton's run on "The Mod Squad" concluded in 1973.
1974: Marriage of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones
Peggy Lipton married musician and producer Quincy Jones in 1974.
1979: Appearance in "The Return of the Mod Squad"
Peggy Lipton briefly returned to acting in 1979 for the TV movie "The Return of the Mod Squad".
1984: Co-writing Credit on "L.A. Is My Lady"
Peggy Lipton, her husband Quincy Jones, Alan Bergman, and Marilyn Bergman collaborated as co-writers on Frank Sinatra's 1984 hit, "L.A. Is My Lady".
1986: Separation of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones
Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones separated in 1986.
March 1988: Peggy Lipton Stars in "Addicted to His Love"
Peggy Lipton starred in the ABC movie "Addicted to His Love" in March 1988.
1988: Peggy Lipton Returns to Acting
Peggy Lipton returned to acting in 1988 after a 15-year hiatus, appearing in the ABC movie "Addicted to His Love".
1989: Divorce of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones
Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones officially divorced in 1989.
1990: Peggy Lipton Appears in "Twin Peaks"
Peggy Lipton joined the cast of David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" as Norma Jennings in 1990.
1991: Conclusion of Peggy Lipton's Role in "Twin Peaks"
Peggy Lipton's time on "Twin Peaks" ended in 1991.
2004: Peggy Lipton's Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Peggy Lipton was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2004.
July 29, 2014: Release of Peggy Lipton's Album on CD
Peggy Lipton's 1968 album, "Peggy Lipton," was released on CD by RealGone Music on July 29, 2014, featuring previously unreleased material.
2017: Peggy Lipton Reprises Role in "Twin Peaks" Revival
Peggy Lipton reprised her role as Norma Jennings in the 2017 revival of "Twin Peaks".
May 11, 2019: Death of Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton passed away on May 11, 2019, at the age of 72.