June Lockhart, b 1925
Perhaps not as well known today, the lovely Ms. Lockhart is still an actress with a career lasting over 80 years!
She is best known for her roles on the TV classics Lassie, Lost in Space, and Petticoat Junction, but has appeared in many stage, film and television productions. She is an Emmy nominee and a Golden Globe winner.
In Lassie
Lost in Space
As a lovely young starlet
She is the daughter of Gene and Kathleen (Arthur) Lockhart.
The couple appearing together as Bob and Mrs. Cratchett in A Christmas Carol (1938.)
Note, June had a small role in this film.
Gene, 1891–1957 was a busy actor, writer and singer with an Academy Award nomination on his resume.
Kathleen, 1894–1978 was a stage actress who appeared in 30 films.
While accomplished, bankable stars neither achieved the fame of their daughter.
It should be mentioned that June herself has an actress daughter-
Anne Lockhart, b 1953
A minor late 70s and early 80s sex symbol, Anne is best known for her role as Lt. Sheba in the cult classic Battlestar Galactica, 1978–1979. Much of her recent work has been uncredited. (more)