Peggy Dow - Actor Profile

Peggy Dow

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
9Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 18, 1928
Birth Place: Columbia, Mississippi, USA

About Peggy Dow

Peggy Dow (born Peggy Josephine Varnadow; March 18, 1928) is an American philanthropist and retired actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Nurse Kelly in Harvey (1950) and Judy Greene in Bright Victory (1951). Description above from the Wikipedia article Peggy Dow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Peggy Dow Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peggy Dow reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Peggy Dow's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Peggy Dow's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Harvey, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peggy Dow Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Peggy Dow has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1951 I Want You Carrie Turner Flop Similar →
1951 Reunion in Reno Laura Carson Average Similar →
1951 You Never Can Tell Ellen Hathaway Hit Similar →
1951 Bright Victory Judy Greene Hit Similar →
1950 Harvey Miss Kelly Super Hit Similar →
1950 The Sleeping City Kathy Hall Average Similar →
1950 Shakedown Ellen Bennett Average Similar →
1950 Woman in Hiding Patricia Monahan Average Similar →
1949 Undertow Ann McKnight Average Similar →

Peggy Dow - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peggy Dow?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peggy Dow is "Harvey" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Peggy Dow acted in?

Peggy Dow has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peggy Dow?

Other notable films include "Bright Victory", "You Never Can Tell", and "Woman in Hiding".

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