Maree Cheatham is a renowned American actress, born on June 2, 1942, who has made a lasting impact in the television industry. She is perhaps best known for her recurring roles in various daytime soap operas, where she has showcased her impressive acting skills.
One of her most notable roles was as Marie, the youngest Horton daughter, in the popular daytime serial "Days of our Lives". She also played the part of Aunt Charlene Simpson in "General Hospital", bringing her unique brand of humor and wit to the character. In addition, Cheatham originated the role of Stephanie Wilkins in "Search for Tomorrow", a character known for her sarcastic and vampy demeanor.
Beyond her work in soap operas, Cheatham has made numerous guest appearances in a wide range of television shows, including "Gunsmoke", "Cagney and Lacey", "Quantum Leap", "Knots Landing", "The Nanny", "Dharma and Greg", "Profiler", "Judging Amy", "Scrubs", "The West Wing", "Monk", "Cold Case", and "Desperate Housewives". Her film credits include "Beetlejuice" (1988),"Rumor Has It…", "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", "America's Sweethearts", and a memorable cameo in "The Wedding Singer", where she innocently asked Billy Idol about the "mile high club".
Cheatham has been married twice, first to Bill Arvin, with whom she divorced in 1974, and then to singer and songwriter Robert Staron (aka Bobbo Staron) in 1998.
Throughout her illustrious career, Maree Cheatham has consistently demonstrated her versatility and talent, earning her a dedicated fan base and cementing her place as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
