Maree Cheatham
Biography
Maree Cheatham is an American actress born on June 2, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Throughout much of her career, she was credited as Marie Cheatham. She is best known for her television appearances and performances on daytime soap operas. She was a regular cast member on Days of our Lives, originating the role of the youngest Horton daughter, Marie, who later became known as Sister Marie. She also appeared in Search for Tomorrow, where she originated the role of the sarcastic and vampy Stephanie Wilkins, who served as Joanne Gardner's arch-enemy and was later replaced by actress and writer Louise Sh. Additionally, Cheatham played Lucy Coe's wacky and fun-loving Aunt Charlene Simpson on General Hospital.
Career overview
Maree Cheatham is an American actress born on June 2, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Throughout much of her career, she was credited as Marie Cheatham. She is best known for her television appearances, specifically her work as a regular cast member on several daytime soap operas.
On the daytime serial Days of our Lives, she originated the role of the youngest Horton daughter, Marie, who was later known as Sister Marie. Her appearances on the soap opera span multiple years, including 1965 through 1968, 1970 through 1971, 1973, 1994, 1996, 2010, 2024, and 2025. She also appeared in the soap opera Search for Tomorrow, where she originated the role of Stephanie Wilkins, a sarcastic and very vampy character who served as Joanne Gardner's arch-enemy. In addition, Cheatham was a regular cast member on General Hospital, portraying Lucy Coe's wacky and fun-loving Aunt Charlene Simpson.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Matlock (2024) as Sister Peggy
- Trolls: Tiny Diamond Goes Back to School (2020) as Schoolteacher (voice)
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Dorothy
- Baskets (2016) as Maggie
- Sam & Cat (2013) as Nona
- The Millers (2013) as Mrs. Mueller
- GCB (2012) as Boofie Marfeson
- Hart of Dixie (2011) as Bettie Breeland
- Free Agents (2011) as Marjorie Claypool
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Mrs. Filsinger
- Letters to God (2010) as Olivia
- The Middle (2009) as Sylvia Hammond Tucker
- The League (2009) as Elderly Woman
- Labor Pains (2009) as Ann
- Little Fish, Strange Pond (2009) as Elderly Woman
- Stellina Blue (2009) as Clare
- Saving Grace (2007) as Susan
- The Riches (2007)
- In Case of Emergency (2007)
- Dexter (2006) as Docent
- 'Til Death (2006) as Mrs. Wallach
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Myrna Cooperton
- Weeds (2005) as Nurse
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) as Father's Secretary
- Rumor Has It... (2005) as Party Guest
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Ceal
- Boston Legal (2004) as Georgina Babineaux
- The Affair (2004) as Charlene
- Monk (2002) as Edna Coruthers
- Point of Origin (2002) as Gabby Finn
- Scrubs (2001) as Mrs. Warner
- America's Sweethearts (2001) as Matronly Interviewer
- Just Ask My Children (2001) as Corene Oliver
- Hanging Up (2000) as Angie
- The West Wing (1999) as Governor Wade
- Judging Amy (1999) as Betty
- The Bachelor (1999) as Mona
- Lost & Found (1999) as Mrs. Millstone
- A Night at the Roxbury (1998) as Mabel Sanderson
- The Wedding Singer (1998) as Nice Lady on Plane
- Like Father, Like Santa (1998) as Ms. Fischer
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Maggie (segment "Red Eyed Creature")
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Senator
- George & Leo (1997)
- The Journey of Allen Strange (1997)
- Runaway Car (1997) as Jenny's Mother
- Profiler (1996) as Judge Paramen
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Dorothy Baxter
- The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995)
- The Nanny (1993) as Emma Trusdale
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Margaret Twilly
- Beetlejuice (1988) as Sarah Dean
- Dangerous Curves (1988) as Mrs. Brooks
- Soul Man (1986) as Dorothy Watson
- Hunter (1984) as Cynthia Jane Bartlett
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Mary Robeson
- Knots Landing (1979) as Woman
- Black Eye (1974) as Elyse Ryan
- Indict and Convict (1974) as Barbara Mathews
- Columbo (1971) as Mrs. Rowe
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Miss Evans
- Days of Our Lives (1965) as Marie Horton
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Abigail Hartly
- Search for Tomorrow (1951)
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What movies or TV shows is Maree Cheatham best known for?
Maree Cheatham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Matlock (2024), Young Sheldon (2017), Sam & Cat (2013), The Millers (2013).
When and where was Maree Cheatham born?
Maree Cheatham was born on June 2, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
How many credits does Maree Cheatham have?
Maree Cheatham has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2024.
What is Maree Cheatham's background in cinema and television?
Maree Cheatham is an American actress born on June 2, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Throughout much of her career, she was credited as Marie Cheatham. She is best known for her television appearances and performances on daytime soap operas. She was a regular cast member on Days of our Lives, originating the role of...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The West Wing (1999) as Governor Wade — aged about 59
- Dexter (2006) as Docent — aged about 66
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Myrna Cooperton — aged about 65
- Scrubs (2001) as Mrs. Warner — aged about 61
- The Nanny (1993) as Emma Trusdale — aged about 53
- Columbo (1971) as Mrs. Rowe — aged about 31
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