Peggy Stewart (actress)


Peggy Stewart is an American actress known for her roles in Western B movies and television series.

Peggy Stewart was born Margaret ORourke on June 5, 1923 in West Palm Beach, Florida, where she was raised. She distinguished herself as a swimming champion in high school her sister, Patricia ORourke, was an Olympic swimmer. In the 1930s, her family moved to California, where she met character actor Henry ONeill. He recommended her to Paramount Pictures executives who were looking for a new actress for the part of Joel McCreas teenage daughter in Wells Fargo . Her work in the film led to numerous other film roles.

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