Ann McCrea

Born: 1931-02-25

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.


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Singin' in the Rain

as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Released: 1952-04-09

In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

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River of No Return

as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Released: 1954-04-30

An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her...

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The War Wagon

as Felicia
Released: 1967-05-26

An ex-con seeks revenge on the man who put him in prison by planning a robbery of the latter's...

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Artists and Models

as Janet (uncredited)
Released: 1955-11-07

A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a...

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The Band Wagon

as Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
Released: 1953-08-07

A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.

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The Ladies Man

as Miss Sexy Pot
Released: 1961-06-21

After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching...

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Pardners

as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Released: 1956-08-01

Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's...

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Welcome to Hard Times

as Flo
Released: 1967-04-30

A sociopathic stranger all but destroys a small hardscrabble town but the 'mayor' convinces its...

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Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

as Gladys
Released: 1957-07-29

To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she...

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China Doll

as Mona Perkins
Released: 1958-06-06

American pilot Cliff Brandon, fighting the Japanese in China, finds himself the unintentional...

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Sweethearts on Parade

as Flo
Released: 1953-07-15

Cam Ellerby brings his traveling medicine show to town and it spells glamour and excitement to...

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My Three Sons

as uncredited
First aired: 1960-09-29

A widower and aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas raises three sons with the help of his...

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My Three Sons

as Mrs. Crawford
First aired: 1960-09-29

A widower and aeronautical engineer named Steven Douglas raises three sons with the help of his...

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The Donna Reed Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-09-24

Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a...

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The Donna Reed Show

as Midge Kelsey
First aired: 1958-09-24

Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a...

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Surfside 6

as Maggie
First aired: 1960-10-06

Surfside 6 was an ABC television series which aired from 1960 to 1962. The show centered on a...

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Black Saddle

as Liz Buckley
First aired: 1959-01-10

Black Saddle is an American Western television series starring Peter Breck that aired 44...

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Mr. Lucky

as Deena
First aired: 1959-10-24

Mr. Lucky is a CBS adventure/drama television series that aired from October 24, 1959, to June...

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