Tippy Walker
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About
American actress who rose to fame on the back of her portrayal of Val Boyd in the 1964 comedy film The World of Henry Orient. From 1968 to 1969, she appeared in the soap opera Peyton Place. In 1971, she starred in the drama film Jennifer on My Mind.
Before Fame
Director George Roy Hill had lunch with her every day during the shooting of The World of Henry Orient.
Trivia
She opened an art gallery near Yale University after retiring from acting. The makers of Ghost World paid her $150 to include a poster bearing her image in their film. She appeared in more than 75 episodes of the show Peyton Place.
Family Life
Her birth name is Elizabeth Tipton Walker. Her father worked as an engineer for Allied Chemical Corporation. At points in her career, her mother gave her direction and advice.
Associated With
She worked alongside Peter Sellers on the cast of The World of Henry Orient.
