Peggy Ann Garner was an American actress who is best known for her roles in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Jane Eyre, and Daisy Kenyon.
Personal and Family Life
Peggy Ann Garner was born on February 3, 1932, in Canton, Ohio. She had a challenging family life, as her parents divorced when she was young. Garner’s mother, Virginia, encouraged her acting career from an early age, moving to Hollywood for opportunities. She was married three times and had one daughter, Catherine Ann Salmi, who sadly passed away in 1995.
Career
Peggy began her film career as a child actress and gained significant fame for her performance as Francie Nolan in the film A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945). Throughout the 1950s, she transitioned to Broadway, participating in various stage productions and receiving accolades for her work. As time passed, her film roles became less frequent, but she continued to perform in theater and television until her later years.
Death and Legacy
Peggy Ann Garner passed away on October 16, 1984, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, due to pancreatic cancer. She left behind a legacy as a beloved actress of her time, marked by her early success and dedication to her craft. Tragically, both her daughter and mother outlived her, adding to the melancholy of her family story.