Peggy Maley, a talented actress, entered this world on June 8, 1923, in the charming town of Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA. Her impressive acting career spanned numerous iconic films, including the 1953 cult classic "The Wild One", the 1954 drama "Human Desire", and the 1954 television series "Climax!". Her personal life was marked by two significant marriages, first to the esteemed Donald Schonbrun and later to the dashing Richard Eugene (Ricky) Rafeld. Unfortunately, Peggy Maley's life came to a close on October 1, 2007, in Hatfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, leaving behind a legacy of captivating performances that continue to entertain audiences to this day.
Personal Details
BornJun 8, 1923 Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
Donald Schonbrun
( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 18, 1994 )Richard Eugene (Ricky) Rafeld
( Jul 5, 1952 to Nov 1, 1952 )
Biography
Career
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1958

Live Fast, Die Young as Sue Hawkins
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The Gun Runners as Blonde Barfly (uncredited)
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Wanted: Dead or Alive as Belle
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1957

The Guns of Fort Petticoat as Lucy Conover
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Man on the Prowl as Alma Doran
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The Midnight Story as Veda Pinelli
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Escape from San Quentin as Georgia Gilbert
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Perry Mason as Lola Florey
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1956

Indestructible Man as Francine
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1955

I Died a Thousand Times as Kranmer's Girl (uncredited)
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1954

Human Desire as Jean
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Gypsy Colt as Pat
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1953

The Bigamist as Phone Operator
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The Wild One as Mildred
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1952

The Lady Says No as Midge
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1951

I Want You as Gladys
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1945

Between Two Women as Showgirl (uncredited)
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Anchors Aweigh as Lana Turner Impersonator (uncredited)
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1944

Meet the People as Show Girl (uncredited)
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Bathing Beauty as Co-Ed (uncredited)
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Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo as Girl in Officers' Club (uncredited)
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1943

A Guy Named Joe as Woman (uncredited)