Ann McCrea

Known for ActingBorn 1931-02-25 (age 95)Dubois, Pennsylvania, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Singin' in the Rain

Sweethearts on Parade

China Doll

The Band Wagon

The War Wagon

Deadline - U.S.A.

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

Pardners

Mr. Lucky

River of No Return

Artists and Models

My Three Sons

Death Valley Days

The Donna Reed Show

Surfside 6

The Ladies Man

Black Saddle

Cheyenne

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