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Peggy Steffans
Acting
Born October 11, 1938 · New York City, New York, USA
Died February 6, 2026
Also known as Esme Kane · Marie Lamont · Cleo Nova
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.
Filmography6 titles

The Sarnos: A Life in Dirty Movies
2013as Self
2013as Self

Bibi
1974Assistant Director
1974Assistant Director

The Devil's Plaything
1973Costume Design, Set Decoration
1973Costume Design, Set Decoration

A Taste of Flesh
1967as Hannah (as Cleo Nova)
1967as Hannah (as Cleo Nova)

The World Is Full of Secrets
2019as (voice)
2019as (voice)

Deep Inside
1967as Millicent 'Milcie' Redmond
1967as Millicent 'Milcie' Redmond