Peggy Feury was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Orphan,” “Heartaches,” and “MASH.” She was a talented acting instructor and director, contributing significantly to the arts.
Personal and Family Life
Peggy Feury was born as Margaret Feury on June 20, 1924, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She graduated from Barnard College and also studied at Yale Drama School and the Neighborhood Playhouse. She was married to William Traylor from November 26, 1961, until her death in 1985, and they had two children, Stephanie and Susan. Prior to that, she was married to Louis S. Peterson from 1952 to 1961.
Career
Peggy Feury was a charter member of the Actors Studio in New York and played a crucial role in establishing the Actors Studio West and the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in California. She was known for her association with the ‘Method’ acting style and taught many renowned actors, including Lily Tomlin and Sean Penn, making her one of the most respected drama teachers in Los Angeles.
Death and Legacy
Peggy Feury passed away on November 20, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, due to a road accident caused by her struggle with narcolepsy. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to acting and the many successful students she influenced during her teaching career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Orphan | 1979-11-02 | Aunt Martha |
| Lily Tomlin | 1987-06-14 | Herself |
| Heartaches | 1981-07-04 | The Doctor |
| The Witch Who Came from the Sea | 1976-02-06 | Doris |
| 1918 | 1985-04-26 | Mrs. Boone |
| Someone I Touched | 1975-02-26 | Dr. Klemperer |
| Best Kept Secrets | 1984-03-26 | News Editor |
| Mad Dog Coll | 1961-05-12 | Mother Coll (uncredited) |
| Outside In | 1972-01-01 | Mrs. Wilson |
| All of Me | 1984-09-21 | Dr. Betty Ahrens |
| Crimes of Passion | 1984-10-19 | Adrian (uncredited) |
| The Last Tycoon | 1976-11-18 | Hairdresser |
| MASH | 1972-09-17 | Col. Bucholtz |
| Route 66 | 1960-10-07 | |
| Hart to Hart | 1979-09-22 | |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Dr. Irene Benton |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Tolya Ross |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982-03-25 | |
| Ironside | 1967-03-28 | |
| Decoy | 1957-10-14 | Paula Shayne |