'Lost In Space' Star June Lockhart Passes At 100
Image Source: Closer Weekly
June Lockhart, who gained fame as an actress in the 1950s and 60s, passed away on Oct. 23 due to natural causes. She was 100 years old. Born in NYC in 1925 to actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart, it was only a matter of time before she entered the industry. Lockhart’s film debut came 13 years later with Edwin L. Marin’s 1939 version of A Christmas Carol. She played Belinda Cratchit while her parents played Belinda’s parents. Lockhart went on to appear in All This, and Heaven Too, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Yearling, and Sergeant York as well as Son of Lassie as Priscilla before booking the series.
In the 1950s, Lockhart made her way to television screens with her role as Ruth Martin in Lassie from 1958 to 1964. She starred as Dr. Marueen Robinson on Lost in Space from 1965 to 1968. After these roles, she starred in a variety of movies and television series to the point she received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One was for motion pictures while the other was for television. Lockhart’s Lassie performance earned her an Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role for a Dramatic Series.
RELATED:
Image Source: The New York Times
Lockart’s experience wasn’t limited to the screen. At 8 years old, she made her stage debut in Peter Ibbetson at the Metropolitan Opera. She then went on to do two Broadway shows: For Love or Money (1948) and The Grand Prize (1955). Lockhart received a Special Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer for her performance in For Love or Money. A private service has been planned for Lockhart. Her family suggests that instead of sending flowers, people should donate to The Actors Fund, ProPublica, and International Hearing Dog, Inc.
READ NEXT:
Latest News
Featured
