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June Lockhart
Lockhart in 1947
BornJune 25, 1925
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 2025 (aged 100)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
EducationWestlake School for Girls
OccupationActress
Years active1933–2021
Known forLassieLost in Space
SpousesJohn F. Maloney​​(m. 1951; div. 1959)​John Lindsay​​(m. 1959; div. 1970)​
Children2, including Anne Lockhart
ParentsGene Lockhart (father)Kathleen Lockhart (mother)
AwardsSpecial Tony Award

June Lockhart (June 25, 1925 – October 23, 2025) was an American actress, beginning a film career in the 1930s and 1940s in films such as A Christmas Carol and Meet Me in St. Louis. She appeared primarily in 1950s and 1960s television and with performances on stage and in film. On two television series, Lassie and Lost in Space, she played mother roles. Lockhart also portrayed Dr. Janet Craig on the CBS television sitcom Petticoat Junction (1968–70). She was a two-time Emmy Award nominee[1][2] and a Tony Award winner. With a career spanning nearly 90 years, Lockhart was one of the last surviving actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Early life

June Lockhart was born on June 25, 1925, in New York City, New York. She was the daughter of Canadian-American actor Gene Lockhart, who came to prominence on Broadway in 1933 in Ah, Wilderness! and English-born actress Kathleen Lockhart (née Arthur).[3] Her grandfather was John Coates Lockhart, “a concert-singer”.[4]

Lockhart attended the Westlake School for Girls in Beverly Hills, California.[5]

Film

Lockhart in Son of Lassie (1945)

Lockhart made her film debut opposite her parents in a film version of A Christmas Carol in 1938.[6] She also played supporting parts in Meet Me in St. Louis; Sergeant York; All This, and Heaven Too; and The Yearling. She played a key role in Son of Lassie (1945), a concept that she revisited at length during the television series Lassie more than a dozen years later. She was the top-billed star of She-Wolf of London (1946).

In 1986, Lockhart appeared in the fantasy film Troll. The younger version of her character in that film was played by her daughter, Anne Lockhart. They had previously played the same woman at two different ages in the “Lest We Forget” episode of the television series Magnum, P.I. (1981).

Stage

Lockhart debuted on stage at the age of 8, playing Mimsey in Peter Ibbetson, presented by the Metropolitan Opera.[7] In 1947, her acting in For Love or Money brought her out of her parents’ shadow and gained her notice as “a promising movie actress in her own right.” One newspaper article began, “June Lockhart has burst on Broadway with the suddenness of an unpredicted comet.”[5]

In 1951, Lockhart starred in Lawrence Riley‘s biographical play Kin Hubbard opposite Tom Ewell.

Television

Lockhart as Ruth Martin in Lassie (1963)

In 1955, Lockhart appeared in an episode of CBS’ Appointment with Adventure. About this time, she also made several appearances on NBC‘s legal drama Justice, based on case files of the Legal Aid Society of New York. In the late 1950s, Lockhart guest-starred in several popular television Westerns, including Wagon Train (in the episode “The Ricky and Laura Bell Story”) and Cimarron City (in the episode “Medicine Man” with Gary Merrill) on NBC, Gunsmoke, Have Gun – Will Travel, and Rawhide on CBS.

In 1958, Lockhart was the narrator for Playhouse 90‘s telecast of the George Balanchine version of Tchaikovsky‘s The Nutcracker, featuring Balanchine himself as Drosselmeyer, along with the New York City Ballet.

Lockhart was also famous for her roles as TV mothers, first as Ruth Martin, the wife of Paul Martin (portrayed by Hugh Reilly) and the mother of Timmy Martin (played by Jon Provost) in the 1950s CBS series Lassie (a role that she played from 1958 to 1964). She replaced actress Cloris Leachman, who in turn had replaced Jan Clayton – who had played a similar character earlier in the series. Following her five-year run on Lassie, Lockhart made a guest appearance on Perry Mason as defendant Mona Stanton Harvey in “The Case of the Scandalous Sculptor”. Lockhart then starred as Dr. Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space, which ran from 1965 to 1968 on CBS, opposite veteran actors Guy Williams and Jonathan Harris.

Lockhart played Maureen Robinson in the sci-fi series Lost in Space (1965–1968)

In 1965, Lockhart played librarian Ina Coolbrith, first poet laureate of California, in the episode “Magic Locket” of the syndicated Western series Death Valley Days. She then appeared as Dr. Janet Craig on the final two seasons of the CBS sitcom Petticoat Junction (1968–1970); her character was brought in to fill the void created after Bea Benaderet died during the run of the show. Lockhart was a regular in the ABC soap opera General Hospital during the 1980s and 1990s, and was also a voice actress, providing the voice of Martha Day, the lead character in the Hanna-Barbera animated series These Are the Days on ABC during the 1970s.

Lockhart appeared as a hostess on the Miss USA Pageant on CBS for six years, the Miss Universe Pageant on CBS for six years, the Tournament of Roses Parade on CBS for eight years, and the Thanksgiving Parade on CBS for five years.

In 1991, Lockhart appeared as Miss Wiltrout, Michelle Tanner’s kindergarten teacher on the TV sitcom Full House. She also had a cameo in the 1998 film Lost in Space, based on the television series in which she had starred 30 years earlier. In 2002, she appeared in two episodes of The Drew Carey Show as Lewis’ mother, Misty Kiniski, alongside fellow TV mom Marion Ross, who played Drew’s mother.

In 2004, Lockhart voiced the role of Grandma Emma Fowler in Focus on the Family‘s The Last Chance Detectives audio cases. Lockhart starred as James Caan‘s mother in an episode of Las Vegas and has since guest-starred in episodes of Cold Case and Grey’s Anatomy, in the 2007 ABC Family television film Holiday in Handcuffs, and in the 2007 feature film Wesley as Susanna Wesley, mother of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley.

In May 2014, Lockhart began filming for Tesla Effect, a video game that combines live-action footage with three-dimensional graphics.

Recognition

The handprints of June Lockhart in front of Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Walt Disney World‘s Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park.

In 1948, Lockhart received a Special Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer (a category that no longer exists) for her role on Broadway in For Love or Money.[8] Lockhart donated her Tony Award to the Smithsonian Institution in 2008 for display in the museum’s permanent entertainment archives.[citation needed]

Lockhart was nominated for 2 Emmy awards. In 1953, she was nominated for Best Actress.[1] In 1959, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series for her role in Lassie.[2]

Lockhart has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures (6323 Hollywood Boulevard) and one for television (6362 Hollywood Boulevard). Both were dedicated on February 8, 1960.[9] In 2013, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded her the Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for inspiring the public about space exploration.[citation needed]

Personal life and death

Lockhart in 2009

In 1951, Lockhart married John F. Maloney. They had two daughters, Anne Kathleen and June Elizabeth. The couple divorced in 1959.[10] She married architect John Lindsay that same year, but they divorced in October 1970 and she never remarried. A Roman Catholic, Lockhart and her daughter Anne and actress Kay Lenz met Pope John Paul II in 1985.[11][12][13]

Lockhart had a lifelong fascination with American presidential candidates and the media’s coverage of them. Her friend reporter Merriman Smith arranged for her to travel with both major-party candidates Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson during the 1956 presidential election and again with both campaigns in the 1960 election. Between 1957 and 2004, Lockhart attended many presidential briefings.[14]

Although a child of the Greatest Generation, Lockhart embraced rock music and listened to emerging rock bands. In an interview, her Lost in Space co-star Bill Mumy stated that she took Angela Cartwright and him to the Whisky a Go Go nightclub in Hollywood “to hang out with the Allman Brothers Band“.[15] Appearing on The Virginia Graham Show in 1970 with Art Metrano and LGBT cleric Troy Perry, Lockhart confronted Graham about her moralizing tone toward gay people.[16]

On June 25, 2025, Lockhart turned 100 years old.[17]

On October 23, 2025, Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 100.[18]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1938A Christmas CarolBelinda Cratchit
1940All This, and Heaven TooIsabelle
1941Adam Had Four SonsVance
Sergeant YorkRosie York
1942Miss Annie RooneyStella Bainbridge
1943Forever and a DayGirl in Air Raid ShelterAlternate title: The Changing World
1944Meet Me in St. LouisLucille Ballard
The White Cliffs of DoverBetsy Kenney at Age 18Uncredited
1945Keep Your Powder DrySarah Swanson
Son of LassiePriscilla
1946She-Wolf of LondonPhyllis Allenby
1947Bury Me DeadBarbara Carlin
It’s a Joke, Son!Marylou Claghorn
T-MenMary Genaro
1957Time LimitMrs. Cargill
1981Peter-No-TailMotherVoice, English version
1982ButterflyMrs. Helen Gillespie
Deadly GamesMarge Lawrence
Aladdin and the Magic LampAladdin’s MotherVoice, English version
1983Strange InvadersMrs. Bigelow
1986TrollEunice St. Clair
1988Rented LipsArchie’s Mother
1989C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D.Gracie
The Big PictureJanet Kingsley
1991Dead Women in LingerieMa
1994Sleep with MeCaroline
Tis the SeasonMrs. Livingston
1998Lost in SpacePrincipal Cartwright
1999DeterrenceSecretary of State Clift
2000The Thundering 8thMargaret Howard
2001One Night at McCool’sBingo PlayerUncredited
2009WesleySusanna Wesley
Super CapersMother
2012Zombie HamletHester Beauchamps
2016The RemakeIrene O’Connor
2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmMindy the OwlVoice

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1949The Ford Theatre HourAmy March1 episode
1952Hallmark Hall of FameDolly Madison[19]Episode: Mistress of the White House
1956Science Fiction TheatreEve Patrick1 episode
1957The Joseph Cotten ShowJulie Baggs1 episode
The Kaiser Aluminum HourVerna1 episode
Have Gun – Will TravelDr. Phyllis Thackeray2 episodes
1958Shirley Temple’s StorybookBeauty’s Sister1 episode
Wagon TrainSarah Drummond1 episode
Matinee TheaterConnie1 episode
GunsmokeBeulah1 episode
Playhouse 90Narrator1 episode
1958–1964LassieRuth Martin200 episodes
1959RawhideRainy Dawson1 episode
General Electric TheaterVera1 episode
1960Wagon TrainLaura Bell1 episode
1964Perry MasonMona Stanton Harvey1 episode
BewitchedMrs. Burns1 episode
Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaDr. Ellen Bryce1 episode
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Sarah Taub1 episode
1965BrandedMrs. Sue Pritchett1 episode
The Magic LocketMiss Ina CoolbrithEpisode 44
The Alfred Hitchcock HourMartha HunterEpisode: “The Second Wife”
Mr. NovakMrs. NelbyEpisode: “Once a Clown”
1965–1968Lost in SpaceMaureen Robinson84 episodes
1968–1970Petticoat JunctionDr. Janet Craig45 episodes
1968Family AffairMiss Evans3 episodes
1971The Man and the CityEllen Lewis1 episode
1974Marcus Welby, M.D.Lila1 episode
Adam-12Mrs. WhitneyEpisodes: “Camp” Part 1 & 2
1975Ellery QueenClaudia Wentworth1 episode
New Zoo RevuePenelope Potter1 episode
1976Happy DaysJudge McKay1 episode
Quincy, M.E.Clara Rhoades1 episode
1978The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew MysteriesMrs. Migley1 episode
1981Vega$Dr. Michaels1 episode
Magnum, P.I.Diane Westmore Pauley1 episode
DarkroomMargo Haskell1 episode
1982Falcon CrestMara Wingate1 episode
Knots LandingHilda Grant1 episode
1981The Greatest American HeroAlice Davidson2 episodes
1984Whiz KidsMrs. Butterfield1 episode
The Night They Saved ChristmasMrs. Claus1 episode
1985Murder, She WroteBeryl Hayward1 episode
1985; 1992; 1993General HospitalMariah Ramirez14 episodes
1986The ColbysDr. Sylvia Heywood2 episodes
HotelBetty Archer1 episode
Amazing StoriesMildred1 episode
1987Pound PuppiesAunt Millie1 episode
1989The New LassieMrs. Chadwick1 episode
1991Full HouseMiss Wiltrout2 episodes
1992Danger IslandKateTV movie
1993The John Larroquette ShowJohn’s mother1 episode
1994The MommiesBev – Barb’s Mom1 episode
Babylon 5Dr. Laura Rosen1 episode
‘Tis The Season: A Hawaiian Christmas StoryMrs. LivingstonTelevision film
The Ren & Stimpy ShowDr. Brainchild’s Mother1 episode
1995The CriticHerself1 episode
The ColonyMrs. BillingsleyTelevision film
DuckmanOppressed Wife1 episode
RoseanneLeon’s mother1 episode
Out ThereDonnaTelevision film
1996Step by StepHelen Lambert3 episodes
19977th HeavenVeterinarian1 episode
Beverly Hills, 90210Celia Martin4 episodes
2001Au Pair IIGrandma Nell GraysonTelevision film
2002The Drew Carey ShowMisty Kiniski2 episodes
2003Andy Richter Controls the UniverseGrandma Evelyn1 episode
2004Complete SavagesGrammy Na-Na2 episodes
2004Las VegasGrandma Deline1 episode
2006Grey’s AnatomyAgnes1 episode
2006Cold CaseMuriel Bartleby1 episode
2007Holiday in HandcuffsGrandmaTelevision film
2021Lost in SpaceJune, aka the Voice of Alpha Control1 episode; Netflix series; Final role

See also

References

  1.  “Best Actress Nominees / Winners 1953”. Television Academy. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  2.  “Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series Nominees / Winners 1959”. Television Academy. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  3.  “A Star Is Born”. Life. November 24, 1947. p. 59. ISSN 0024-3019.
  4.  Maays, Stan (February 15, 1970). “June Lockhart Jr. To Make TV Debut”. Abilene Reporter-News. p. 5E. Retrieved March 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. 
  5.  Meegan, Jean (November 23, 1947). “Winsome June Lockhart Draws Broadway ‘Raves'”. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. p. 3B. Retrieved September 26, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  6.  “Photo Flash: Legendary Leading Ladies Donate to National Museum of American History”. BroadwayWorld. February 1, 2008. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  7.  Boyle, Hal (March 13, 1959). “Gene Lockhart Versatile Man”. Florence Times. p. 5. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  8.  “Search Results: June Lockhart”. Tony Awards. Archived from the original on July 25, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  9.  “June Lockhart”. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  10.  Gingrich, Arnold (1959). “Lockhart and Her Lassie”. Coronet. 45: 14.
  11.  Stagnaro, Angelo (February 26, 2017). “Where the Stars Go to Pray: The Churches of Hollywood”. National Catholic Register.
  12.  Belmond, Sylvie (April 7, 2005). “Locals reflect on the life of Pope John Paul II”. Moorpark Acorn. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  13.  7“Guideposts Classics: June Lockhart on Where She Prays”. October 30, 2014.
  14.  Sanderson, Bill (August 7, 2016). “June Lockhart was America’s greatest presidential groupie”. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  15.  “June Lockhart kept one picture in her wallet and you’ll never guess who it was”. MeTV. May 10, 2019. Archived from the original on May 14, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  16.  “Clips: 1970, June Lockhart gently challenges homophobia on THE VIRGINIA GRAHAM SHOW w/Rev Troy Perry”. YouTube. June 25, 2023.
  17.  Berman, Marc (June 25, 2025). “June Lockhart Turns 100: A Celebration Of The Beloved Actress”. Forbes. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  18.  “June Lockhart, ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space’ Actress Who Was One of the Last Surviving Stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 100”. People.com. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  19.  “CTVA US Anthology – “Hallmark Hall of Fame” Season 1 (1951-52)”. ctva.biz. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

Further reading

  • Thomas, Nick (2011). Raised by the Stars: Interviews with 29 Children of Hollywood Actors. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-6403-6. (Includes an interview with June Lockhart)

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