Peggy Conklin was born on November 2, 1906 in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA as Margaret Eleanor Conklin. She was an actress, known for Having Wonderful Time (1938), The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) and Her Master's Voice (1936). She was married to James D. Thompson. She died on March 18, 2003 in Naples, Florida, USA.
November 2, 1906, Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
Died
March 18, 2003, Naples, Florida, United States
Place Of Birth
Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Spouse
James D. Thompson (m. 1935–1998)
Children
Antonia Thompson, Michael Thompson
Movies
The Devil Is a Sissy, Her Master's Voice
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Fact
1
Due to an absentee father and her mother's death when she was twelve, she was brought up by two aunts in impoverished circumstances.
2
Husband James Thompson was a Wall Street advertising executive; their two children are Michael and Antonia.
3
Started out in the obscure chorus ranks as a dancer before moving to leading Broadway status.
4
Made only five films before returning to her first love, the theatre.
5
Trained in dance, she started as a chorus girl.
6
Appeared in scores of Broadway plays as sweet, girl-next-door types, most notably opposite Leslie Howard and Humphrey Bogart in "The Petrified Forest".