Peggy Lloyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | Margaret Hirsdansky August 14, 1913 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 2011 (aged 98) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television director |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Josie |
Peggy Lloyd (formerly Craven;[1] born Margaret Hirsdansky; August 14, 1913 – August 30, 2011) was an American stage actress and television director known for her work in the Broadway theater.[1]
Lloyd met her future husband, actor Norman Lloyd, while they were co-starring in the play Crime, which was directed by Elia Kazan.[1] The couple married on June 29, 1936, and remained together until her death, 75 years later.[1] They became known for their joint appearances in the Federal Theatre Project, which was run by the Works Progress Administration, early in their marriage during the 1930s.[1]
In 1937, Lloyd starred in the Broadway production of Having Wonderful Time with John Garfield.[1] She also appeared in a Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Katharine Cornell.[1]