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Peggy Steffans(1938-2026)

  • Actress
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Costume Designer
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Peggy Steffans was born on 11 October 1938 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress and assistant director, known for The Swap and How They Make It (1966), A Taste of Flesh (1967) and The Touch of Her Flesh (1967). She was married to Joseph W. Sarno. She died on 6 February 2026 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 11, 1938
DiedFebruary 6, 2026(87)
BornOctober 11, 1938
DiedFebruary 6, 2026(87)
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Known for

Sheila Britt, Patricia McNair, George Wolfe, and Louis Waldon in The Swap and How They Make It (1966)
The Swap and How They Make It
5.8
  • Stella Morse(as Cleo Nova)
  • 1966
A Taste of Flesh (1967)
A Taste of Flesh
5.2
  • Hannah(as Cleo Nova)
  • 1967
The Touch of Her Flesh (1967)
The Touch of Her Flesh
5.0
  • Hooker(as Marie Lamont)
  • 1967
SS Operation Wolf Cub (1983)
SS Operation Wolf Cub
3.8
  • Makeup Department
  • 1983

Credits

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Actress

  • The World Is Full of Secrets (2018)
    The World Is Full of Secrets
    4.4
    • (voice)
    • 2018
  • Tallie Cochrane and Laura Cannon in The Young, Erotic Fanny Hill (1971)
    The Young, Erotic Fanny Hill
    6.4
    • Mrs. Hill (voice, uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Vibrations (1969)
    Vibrations
    5.3
    • Edna
    • The landlady (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • The Curse of Her Flesh (1968)
    The Curse of Her Flesh
    4.9
    • Hooker - Flashback (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • All the Sins of Sodom (1968)
    All the Sins of Sodom
    5.6
    • Paula - Henning's Agent (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Deep Inside (1968)
    Deep Inside
    5.4
    • Millicent Redmont (as Esme Kane)
    • 1968
  • Scarf of Mist Thigh of Satin (1967)
    Scarf of Mist Thigh of Satin
    6.0
    • Betta Clay (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • The Love Rebellion (1967)
    The Love Rebellion
    5.8
    • Nancy Lair (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • Skin Deep in Love (1967)
    Skin Deep in Love
    4.3
    • Bobbi (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • Bed of Violence (1967)
    Bed of Violence
    5.2
    • (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • Come Ride the Wild Pink Horse (1967)
    Come Ride the Wild Pink Horse
    6.2
    • (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • A Taste of Flesh (1967)
    A Taste of Flesh
    5.2
    • Hannah (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • Death of a Nymphette (1967)
    Death of a Nymphette
    4.8
    • Peggy (as Cleo Nova)
    • 1967
  • Anything for Money (1967)
    Anything for Money
    5.6
    • Louise (as Peggy Stephans)
    • 1967
  • Justine (1967)
    Justine
    5.1
    • Justine (as Peggy Stephans)
    • 1967

Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • Helgerån (1988)
    Helgerån
    4.3
    • assistant director
    • 1988
  • Mary Mendum in Misty (1976)
    Misty
    5.0
    • assistant director
    • 1976
  • Mary Mendum, Eric Edwards, and Cathja Graff in Laura's Toys (1975)
    Laura's Toys
    5.7
    • assistant director
    • 1975
  • Jamie Gillis, Mary Mendum, and Jennifer Jordan in Abigail Lesley Is Back in Town (1975)
    Abigail Lesley Is Back in Town
    5.6
    • assistant director
    • 1975
  • Marie Forså in Bibi (1974)
    Bibi
    4.9
    • assistant director
    • 1974
  • Siv, Anne & Sven (1971)
    Siv, Anne & Sven
    5.1
    • first assistant director
    • 1971
  • Marie Liljedahl in Inga (1968)
    Inga
    5.2
    • second assistant director
    • 1968

Costume Designer

  • Fäbodjäntan
    5.8
    • Costume Designer
    • 1978
  • The Devil's Plaything (1973)
    The Devil's Plaything
    4.8
    • Costume Designer
    • 1973
  • Young Playthings (1972)
    Young Playthings
    4.8
    • Costume Designer
    • 1972
  • The Indelicate Balance (1969)
    The Indelicate Balance
    5.7
    • Costume Designer (uncredited)
    • 1969

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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Esme Kane
  • Born
    • October 11, 1938
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • February 6, 2026
    • New York City, New York, USA(respiratory failure)
  • Spouse
    • Joseph W. SarnoApril 10, 1970 - April 26, 2010 (his death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie

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  • Trivia
    Cousin-in-law of Joe Santos.
  • Nicknames
    • Cleo Nova
    • Marie Lamont
    • Esme Kane

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