Life and career
McCrea was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania [5] to a Greek mother and Scottish father. [4] At an early age, she decided that she wanted to become an actress after seeing stage plays in New York. [6] McCrea attended a modeling school, and became a cover girl and model. [6] She met Bing Crosby, who encouraged her to move to Hollywood, California. [7]
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. Lucky , The Deputy , Johnny Midnight , Tales of Wells Fargo , Rawhide , Perry Mason , McHale's Navy , The Bob Cummings Show , Family Affair and Wendy and Me . [8] McCrea appeared in films such as Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? , About Mrs. Leslie , Sweethearts on Parade , Welcome to Hard Times , The War Wagon , I Married a Woman , China Doll , Pardners , Singin' in the Rain and The Ladies Man . [7]
From 1963 to 1966, McCrea played Midge Kelsey, the next-door neighbor of the title character, in the American sitcom television series The Donna Reed Show . [4]
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