Peggy Pettitt is a prominent American artist from St. Louis, Missouri. She is recognized for playing Billie Jean in the film ‘Black Girl’ alongside Claudia McNeil and Brock Peters.
Key Details
| Real Name | Peggy Pettitt |
| Nick Name | Peggy |
| Date Of Birth | February 8, 1950 |
| Age | 74 years old |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, teacher, dancer, storyteller |
| Height | 5 feet 0 inches |
| Weight | N/A |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Early Life
Peggy Pettitt, born on February 8, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, holds American citizenship, and her ethnicity is African-American. She graduated with a BA from Antioch College in 1974.
Measurements
Peggy Pettitt is 5 feet tall, wears size 4 (US) shoes and size 8 (US) dresses. She has black hair and eyes.
Net Worth
Peggy Pettitt’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD in February 2024, but her salary and earnings remain undisclosed.
Career
Peggy Pettitt brings African-American storytelling to her performances, embodying varied characters to illuminate the history of African men and women. Her works dissect issues such as sexual abuse, intergenerational conflict, voter registration, the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, and domestic violence. Her art has been showcased at international festivals and she has received scholarships and honors, including induction into Lore’s People’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
In 1972, she made her film debut in ‘Black Girl,’ earning a NAACP ‘Best Actress’ nomination. She also performed in plays by Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. She is also a storytelling teacher, guiding others in creative expression and has worked with emotionally and physically challenged individuals.
Marriage
Peggy Pettitt is married to Rémy Tissier, a painter, filmmaker, and writer. They married in 1982 and live in New York City without children or any publicized divorce rumors.
