Peggy McCay

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

27Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 3, 1927

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peggy McCay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Peggy McCay's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peggy McCay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Amy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peggy McCay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peggy McCay's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Amy: A woman leaves her husband after the death of her child to teach deaf children how to speak. Her own child was deaf and

Amy

1981•Family

★7.0

A Death of Innocence (1971) movie poster

★7.0

A Death of Innocence: A mother travels to New York to see her daughter who is awaiting trial for murder. The mother is totally convinced of he

A Death of Innocence

1971•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

James Dean: The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star

James Dean

2001•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Lad: A Dog: Remember when your favorite face in the world had a wet nose? Eight-year-old Angela Clure is just discovering the specia

Lad: A Dog

1962•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Murphy's Romance: Emma, a divorced single mother seeking to start her life over, moves to a small town in Arizona. She befriends Murphy, t

Murphy's Romance

1985•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peggy McCay.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Let Go	Helen	Flop	Similar →
2001	James Dean	Emma Dean	Hit	Similar →
1997	Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy	Avra	Average	Similar →
1996	Daddy's Girl	Grandmother	Flop	Similar →
1993	Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story	Virginia Bembenek	Flop	Similar →
1989	Amityville: The Evil Escapes	Helen Royce	Flop	Similar →
1987	No Man's Land	Benjy's Mom	Average	Similar →
1985	Murphy's Romance	Mrs. Willis	Average	Similar →
1984	UFOria	Celia Martin	Average	Similar →
1983	Second Thoughts	Dr. Martha Carpenter	Flop	Similar →
1983	Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home	Cynthia Peters	Flop	Similar →
1982	Two of a Kind	Nurse Harris	Flop	Similar →
1981	Bustin' Loose	Gladys Schuyler	Average	Similar →
1981	Amy	Mrs. Grimes	Hit	Similar →
1980	Mark, I Love You	Margaret Hamilton	Flop	Similar →
1980	Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier	Ellen Bleier	Flop	Similar →
1979	Mrs. R's Daughter	Mrs. Burroughs	Average	Similar →
1979	The Lazarus Syndrome	Stacy	Flop	Similar →
1977	Good Against Evil	Irene	Flop	Similar →
1977	Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years	Grace Tully	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Turning Point of Jim Malloy	Mrs. Malloy	Flop	Similar →
1971	A Death of Innocence	Helen McCloud	Hit	Similar →
1971	The City	Mrs. Lockney	Flop	Similar →
1963	FBI Code 98	Deborah Cannon	Flop	Similar →
1962	Lad: A Dog	Elizabeth Tremayne	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Case Against Brooklyn	Mrs. Jane Harris	Average	Similar →
1957	Uncle Vanya	Sofia	Average	Similar →

Peggy McCay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peggy McCay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peggy McCay is "Amy" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Peggy McCay acted in?

Peggy McCay has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peggy McCay?

Other notable films include "A Death of Innocence", "James Dean", and "Lad: A Dog".