Acting
Peggy Steffans
Also Known As: Esme Kane, Marie Lamont, Cleo Nova
Birth Date
October 11, 1938
Death Date
February 6, 2026
(passed away at 87)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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Biography
Peggy Steffans (born Peggy Silverman; October 11, 1938 — February 6, 2026) was an American actress and assistant director, known for The Swap and How They Make It, A Taste of Flesh and The Touch of Her Flesh. She was married to softcore pornographer Joseph W. Sarno from 1970 until his death in 2010.
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All the Sins of Sodom
The Photographer's Agent (uncredited)
1968
The Swap and How They Make It
Stella Morse
1966
The Sarnos: A Life in Dirty Movies
Self
2013
The World Is Full of Secrets
(voice)
2019
Scarf of Mist, Thigh of Satin
Betta Clay
1967
A Taste of Flesh
Hannah (as Cleo Nova)
1967
Come Ride the Wild Pink Horse
1967
The Sex Cycle
Rose
1967
Anything for Money
Louise
1967
Vibrations
Edna (uncredited)
1969
Hallelujah the Hills
Leo's Vera
1963
The Young, Erotic Fanny Hill
Mrs. Hill (voice, uncredited)
1970
The Love Rebellion
Nancy Lair
1967
The Love Merchant
Valery
1966
The Touch of Her Flesh
Hooker
1967
Infidelity American Style
1967
Deep Inside
Millicent 'Milcie' Redmond
1967
Skin Deep in Love
Bobbi
1966
The Bed and How to Make It!
Dot
1966
Death of a Nymphette
Peggy
1967