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John Van Alstyne Weaver
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♒ Aquarius
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龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (מִרְיָם)
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Peggy Wood: American actress of stage, film and television (1892-1978).
Born (died at age 86).
Peggy Wood has 10 credits in our database.
The name Mary means most likely Egyptian name derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love". Also known by Greek and Hebrew form of "sea of bitterness", "rebelliousness", and "wished for child".
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Filmography (10)
Biography
Mary Margaret Wood (February 9, 1892 – March 18, 1978) was an American actress of stage, film, and television. She is best remembered for her performance as the title character in the CBS television series Mama (1949–1957), for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; her starring role as Naomi, Ruth's mother-in-law, in The Story of Ruth (1960); and her final screen appearance as Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music (1965), for which she received nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Peggy Wood?
Peggy Wood was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
What movies or shows has Peggy Wood been in?
Peggy Wood has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Sound of Music (1965), The Story of Ruth (1960), Mama (1949), Magnificent Doll (1946), The Bride Wore Boots (1946).
Where can I find more information about Peggy Wood?
You can find more about Peggy Wood on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
