Peggy Cass
American actress, comedian (1924–1999)
Biography
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Cass (May 21, 1924 – March 8, 1999) was an American actress, comedian, game show panelist, and announcer.
As an actress, Cass is best known for originating the role of Agnes Gooch in the 1956 stage and 1958 film versions of Auntie Mame, for which she won a Tony Award and a Theatre World Award, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, and two Laurel Awards. As a television personality, Cass is best known as one of the resident panelists on To Tell the Truth from 1962 to 1968 when hosted by Bud Collyer, 1969 to 1978 when hosted by Garry Moore and his successors Bill Cullen and Joe Garagiola, and 1990 when hosted by Gordon Elliott.
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Awards & honours (2)
- Theatre World Award
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Quick answers about Peggy Cass
- How old was Peggy Cass?
- Peggy Cass died on March 8, 1999 at the age of 74.
- When is Peggy Cass's birthday?
- Peggy Cass was born on May 21, 1924.
- Where was Peggy Cass born?
- Peggy Cass was born in Boston.
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- Peggy Cass's zodiac sign is Gemini.
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- Peggy Cass is a citizen of United States.
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- Peggy Cass is known as stage actor, film actor, television actor.
