Ann McCrea
Known For
Acting
Born
1931-02-25 in Dubois, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Most Known For
Cheyenne
as Faith Swain
The Donna Reed Show
as Midge Kelsey
The Donna Reed Show
as Midge
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
as Mrs. Crawford
My Three Sons
as Betty
Surfside 6
as Maggie
Black Saddle
as Liz Buckley
Singin' in the Rain
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
as Deena
Death Valley Days
as Lucy
The War Wagon
as Felicia
River of No Return
as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Pardners
as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
The Ladies Man
as Miss Sexy Pot
The Band Wagon
as Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
Artists and Models
as Janet (uncredited)
Deadline - U.S.A.
as Sally Gardner (uncredited)
Welcome to Hard Times
as Flo
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
as Gladys