Peggy Converse was an American actor who is best known for her roles in “Railroaded!”, “Miss Sadie Thompson”, and “The Family Secret”. Her career in film, stage, and television spanned nearly seven decades, showcasing her extensive talent.
Personal and Family Life
Peggy Converse was born as Velma Margaret Randall on April 3, 1905, in Oregon City, Oregon. She was married twice, first to Edmund Cogswell Converse III, with whom she had one child, and later to Don Porter, with whom she also had a child. Her daughter, Melissa Converse, followed in her footsteps and became an actress.
Career Highlights
She began her acting journey in high school and continued in college, graduating from Stanford University in 1927. Throughout her career, she performed in over 100 stage productions. Some notable works include “The Infernal Machine” on Broadway and “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Peggy also toured across the USA and Canada with her husband in various shows.
Death and Legacy
Peggy Converse passed away on March 2, 2001, at the age of 95 in her home in Los Angeles. Her contributions to the arts are remembered fondly, and she was also active in several organizations, such as Planned Parenthood and the Hemlock Society. Her impact on both stage and screen endures through her impressive body of work and her family’s continued presence in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Railroaded! | 1947-09-25 | Marie Weston |
| Miss Sadie Thompson | 1953-12-23 | Mrs. Margaret Davidson |
| The Thing That Couldn’t Die | 1958-06-27 | Flavia McIntyre |
| Voice in the Mirror | 1958-08-13 | Mrs. Harriet Cunningham |
| The Family Secret | 1951-10-21 | Sybil Bradley |
| Father Is a Bachelor | 1950-02-22 | Genevieve Cassin |
| Just Before Dawn | 1946-03-07 | Connie Day (uncredited) |
| Good Luck, Mr. Yates | 1943-06-29 | Amy Wallace |
| They Rode West | 1954-12-04 | Mrs. Martha Walters |
| Drum Beat | 1954-11-10 | Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant |
| Day of the Badman | 1958-01-29 | Mrs. Quary |
| Rusty Leads the Way | 1948-10-21 | Mrs. Waters |
| The Best Place to Be | 1979-05-27 | Jean Callahan |
| The Devil’s Henchman | 1949-09-15 | Connie |
| Cops and Robin | 1978-03-28 | Housekeeper |
| The Accidental Tourist | 1988-12-23 | Mrs. Barrett |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Mrs. Lyons |