Joanna Moore (born Dorothy Joanne Cook; November 10, 1934 – November 22, 1997) was an American film and television actress, who, between 1956 and 1976, appeared in 17 feature films and guest-starred in nearly a hundred television series episodes. After 1976, personal problems derailed her career and she landed only two minor film roles.
Moore began acting in the early 1950s after winning a local beauty contest and moving to Hollywood. She studied acting and quickly caught the attention of casting agents. She appeared in popular TV series and films, often cast as the wholesome or charming young woman. Her early work included The Fighter (1952) and small parts in TV anthologies.
By the mid-1950s, she earned larger roles in films such as Appointment with a Shadow (1957) and Touch of Evil (1958), directed by Orson Welles. Her classic beauty and natural style helped her stand out among other rising actresses. By the late 1950s, she was a recognized name in Hollywood, balancing both film and TV work.
The 1960s were the most active period of Moore’s career, with a mix of recurring TV roles, guest spots, and film work. A notable recurring role was as Peggy “Peg” McMillan on The Andy Griffith Show (1962–1963). Fans remember her warmth, intelligence, and chemistry with Andy Griffith. She also guest-starred on many programs, including Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Fugitive, and Bewitched. Film credits from this decade include Walk on the Wild Side (1962), Follow That Dream (1962) with Elvis Presley, and Son of Flubber (1963).
Moore married actor Ryan O’Neal in 1963, and the two became one of Hollywood’s glamorous young couples. They had two children, Tatum O’Neal (who later became an Oscar-winning actress) and Griffin O’Neal. Despite her talent, her career began to slow toward the end of the decade due to personal struggles and increasing instability in her marriage, which ended in divorce in 1967.
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