Ann McCrea
Born: 1931-02-25 in Dubois, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
1967
- The War Wagon as Felicia
- Welcome to Hard Times as Flo
1961
- The Ladies Man as Miss Sexy Pot
1960
- My Three Sons
- Surfside 6 as Maggie
1959
- Black Saddle as Liz Buckley
- Mr. Lucky as Deena
1958
- The Donna Reed Show as Midge Kelsey
- China Doll as Mona Perkins
1957
- Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? as Gladys
1956
- Pardners as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
1955
- Cheyenne as Faith Swain
- Artists and Models as Janet (uncredited)
1954
- River of No Return as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
1953
- The Band Wagon as Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Sweethearts on Parade as Flo
1952
- Singin' in the Rain as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Death Valley Days as Lucy
- Deadline - U.S.A. as Sally Gardner (uncredited)