Peggy Wood

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peggy Wood
Occupation	Movie Actress
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1892(1892-02-09)
Age	132
Date Of Death	1978-03-18
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Peggy Wood Biography

Peggy Wood is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on February 9, 1892 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Oscar-nominated actress from the stage and in the film, who made memorable appearances in numerous films which included The Story of Ruth and The Sound of Music.

She was part of the famous Algonquin Round Table along with She was a member of the famed Algonquin Round Table with Tallulah Blankhead..

She got married to their second spouse, William H. Walling in 1946.

Peggy Wood Net Worth

Peggy Wood is one of the richest Movie Actress from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peggy Wood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her stage debut was in 1910 as a member of the chorus of Naughty Marietta.

Her last screen appearance was in the role of Mother Abbess from the production The Sound Of Music, in which she won the Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Peggy Wood height 5 ft 6 in Peggy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Peggy Wood Dating?

According to our records, Peggy Wood married to William Walling , John V. A. Weaver. As of December 1, 2023, Peggy Wood’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Peggy Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peggy Wood celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Peggy Wood

1. Peggy Wood was an American actress born in 1892.
2. She starred in the original Broadway production of “The Sound of Music.”
3. Wood received an Academy Award nomination for her role in “The Story of Louis Pasteur.”
4. She appeared in over 20 films throughout her career.
5. Wood also had a successful career on television, including a recurring role on “Mama.”
6. She passed away in 1978 at the age of 85.
7. Wood was married to actor John Merivale for over 30 years.
8. She won a Tony Award for her performance in the play “A Majority of One.”
9. Wood was known for her powerful singing voice and stage presence.
10. She was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.

Did Peggy Wood do her own singing in The Sound of Music?

Plummer wasn’t the only actor who needed some singing help. Peggy Wood, who played Maria’s mentor Mother Abbess, had her vocals dubbed by Margery McKay.

Is Peggy Wood still alive?

March 18, 1978

How old was Peggy Wood when she died?

86 years (1892–1978)

Where is Peggy Wood buried?

Birth9 Feb 1892 Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA
Death| 18 Mar 1978 (aged 86) Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Burial| Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Memorial ID| 6656068 · View Source

Did Marni Nixon sing for Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music?

Marni Nixon: Hollywood’s Invisible Voice After My Fair Lady was released in 1964, Nixon appeared onscreen in only one movie — The Sound of Music — as Sister Sophia, one of the nuns who sing “How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?” The film’s star — Julie Andrews — didn’t need any help in the singing department.