Born Name:  Mary Margaret Cass

Born Date:  May 21, 1924

Born Place:  Boston, Massachusetts

Died Date:  March 8, 1999

Died Place:  New York City

Occupations:  Actress, comedian, game show panelist, announcer

Brief Biography:  Peggy Cass was an American actress, comedian, and game show panelist known for her raspy voice and quick wit. She won a 1957 Tony Award for Auntie Mame on Broadway and earned an Oscar nomination for the 1958 film version. She was a staple on television panels, notably on To Tell the Truth.

Early Life and Career:
Early Career: Started in the Cambridge Latin School drama club, later moving to New York, where she worked as a model, secretary, and in theater.
Breakthrough: Gained fame as Agnes Gooch in the Broadway production of Auntie Mame (1956–1958), a role she reprised in the 1958 film.

Theater and Film:
Broadway: Appeared in Touch and Go, A Thurber Carnival, and Agnes of God.
Film: Notable film roles include The Marrying Kind (1952), Auntie Mame (1958), and Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961).

Television Personality:
Game Shows: A familiar face on 1960s-1980s television, appearing regularly on To Tell the Truth, Match Game, Password, and Keep Talking.