Peggy Cummins was a Welsh-born actress who had a successful career in film and television in the 1940s and 1950s. She was born on December 18, 1925, in Prestatyn, Wales, and began her career as a child actress in British films. She moved to Hollywood in the 1940s and appeared in a number of films, including the noir classic \"Gun Crazy\" (1950), in which she played the lead role of Annie Laurie Starr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cummins' performance in \"Gun Crazy\" is widely regarded as one of the best in the film noir genre, and the film has since become a cult classic. She was praised for her portrayal of a tough, gun-toting femme fatale, and her chemistry with co-star John Dall. However, despite her success in \"Gun Crazy,\" Cummins' career in Hollywood was relatively brief, and she returned to England in the 1950s to focus on stage work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to her acting career, Cummins was also known for her work as a television presenter and producer. She hosted the British television show \"Armchair Theatre\" in the 1960s and produced a number of programs for the BBC and ITV. Cummins was also involved in various philanthropic and charitable causes throughout her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peggy Cummins passed away on December 29, 2017, at the age of 92. She is remembered as an accomplished and talented actress who made a significant contribution to the film industry during her time in Hollywood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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