
Ann McCrea
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1931-02-25 (94 years old)
Place of Birth
Dubois, Pennsylvania, USA
Ann McCrea
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
(1967)
The War Wagon
as Felicia
(1967)
Welcome to Hard Times
as Flo
(1961)
The Ladies Man
as Miss Sexy Pot
(1958)
China Doll
as Mona Perkins
(1957)
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
as Gladys
(1956)
Pardners
as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
(1955)
Artists and Models
as Janet (uncredited)
(1954)
River of No Return
as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
(1953)
The Band Wagon
as Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
(1953)
Sweethearts on Parade
as Flo
(1952)
Singin' in the Rain
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)