Happy Birthday Sally Kellerman
Known for her distinctive voice and presence on screen she was born on June 2, 1937, in Long Beach, CA .Kellerman's breakthrough role came as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's film *M*A*S*H* (1970), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. (Worth noting that Loretta Swit took over the role for the TV series)
Columbo fans know her as the slightly ditzy, slightly boozy, widow of Western movie star and war hero Chuck Houston in Ashes to Ashes.
Kellerman's talent was not confined to acting; she was also a singer, having signed a recording contract at the age of 18 and released albums that showcased her vocal skills. Her memoir, Read My Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life, offers a glimpse into her experiences in the entertainment industry.
She passed away on February 24, 2022 in Woodland Hills, CA.
Happy birthday Maree Cheatham
Born as Bettie Marie Hatcher on June 2, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her father died in Italy during World War II, and she took the name of her stepfather, Odell Cheatham.
Cheatham was an original cast member of the daytime serial "Days of Our Lives," where she played the role of Marie Horton, the show's first heroine. Horton experienced several traumatic relationships before deciding to become a nun.
After leaving "Days of Our Lives" in 1973, Cheatham moved to New York, where she originated the role of Stephanie Wilkins on "Search for Tomorrow" in 1974. She later joined the cast of "General Hospital" as Charlene Simpson in 1987 and made a brief appearance on the spin-off "Port Charles" in 1998.
Cheatham has also made significant contributions to film, with roles in movies like "Soul Man" (1986), "Beetlejuice" (1988), and "A Night at the Roxbury" (1998). Her television appearances include guest spots on shows such as "Gunsmoke," "Quantum Leap," "The Nanny," and "Desperate Housewives." She is also remembered for her role as Nona on the Nickelodeon comedy series "Sam & Cat" (2013–2014).
Columbo fans will recognize her as Justin Rowe's mom in Columbo Goes to College.
In her personal life she's been married to Robert Staron since November 22, 1998, and had previous marriages to William Arvin and Patrick Lambert Searcy Jr.
Happy birthday Robert Alan Browne
Born on June 2, 1932, in New York City, he was known for his roles in both film and television. Browne's notable appearances include the minor role of café owner Ralph Statler in "Psycho II" (1983) and "Psycho III" (1986), as well as Detective Stanley Bumford in the short-lived crime drama series "Heart of the City". His television credits also feature guest spots on popular shows like "M*A*S*H", "Simon & Simon", "Dallas", "Moonlighting", and "Three's a Crowd".
Browne's filmography began with an uncredited role as a Martian crewmember in "Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster" (1965).
On television, he had recurring roles in "Santa Barbara" as John Perkins and in "T.J. Hooker" as The Chief/FBI Agent Brodsky. His final acting credit was in an episode of "NYPD Blue" in 1995, where he played Carl Schelzo.
Browne was married twice, first to Lynne Barbara Smith, with whom he divorced in 1962, and then to actress Marjorie Stapp until her death in 2014. He had one child. Robert Alan Browne passed away at his home in Laguna Woods, California, on June 12, 2018, at the age of 86.
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