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E. J. Peaker | |
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 Peaker with Robert Morse, 1968 | |
| Born | Edra Jean Peaker 1942 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–2001 |
Edra Jean Peaker (born 1942) [1] is an American actress. Peaker is best known for her appearances in the movie Hello, Dolly! and in the TV musical series That's Life .
Peaker was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, [1] and graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo, Colorado. [2] She attended the University of New Mexico and the University of Vienna for 1+1⁄2 years each. [2]
On television, Peaker portrayed Gloria Quigley in That's Life , [3] : 1066-1067 Rose Harris in The Greatest American Hero , [3] and Carla St. James in Madame's Place . [3] : 637-638 She was also a co-host of the syndicated variety series Top of the Month. [3] : 1097 .
She played Minnie Fay in the 1969 movie Hello, Dolly! . She was the associate producer of the 1993 made-for-TV movie Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back. She has made over 50 television commercials, guest-starred on television and appeared in films.
Peaker lives in Encino, California where she has been a champion of the homeless. [4]
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