
Maree Cheatham
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maree Cheatham (born 2 June 1940) is an American actress, best known for her television appearances. She was credited for much of her career as Marie Cheatham. She was a regular cast member of the daytime serials Days of our Lives, where she originated the role of the youngest Horton daughter, Marie, later known as "Sister Marie", and General Hospital, which she played Lucy Coe's wacky and fun-loving Aunt Charlene Simpson. She was also in the soap opera Search for Tomorrow, where she originated the role of the sarcastic and very vampy Stephanie Wilkins, who was Joanne Gardner's arch-enemy. She was replaced on that soap opera by actress/writer Louise Shaffer. She has also made many guest appearances in TV series such as 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. She has also appeared in movies, such as Beetlejuice (1988) (where she developed a cult following), Rumor Has It…, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, America's Sweethearts, and a notable cameo in The Wedding Singer, in which she innocently asked Billy Idol what the "mile high club" was. She was once married to Bill Arvin, but it ended in divorce in 1974. In 1998, she married singer and songwriter Robert Staron (aka Bobbo Staron). Description above from the Wikipedia article Maree Cheatham, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Maree Cheatham Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maree Cheatham reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Maree Cheatham's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Maree Cheatham's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Beetlejuice, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maree Cheatham Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maree Cheatham's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maree Cheatham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Trolls: Tiny Diamond Goes Back to School | Schoolteacher (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Letters to God | Olivia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Little Fish, Strange Pond | Elderly Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Labor Pains | Ann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Stellina Blue | Clare | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Rumor Has It... | Party Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Father's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Affair | Charlene | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Point of Origin | Gabby Finn | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Just Ask My Children | Corene Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | Matronly Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hanging Up | Angie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Bachelor | Mona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lost & Found | Mrs. Millstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Like Father, Like Santa | Ms. Fischer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Night at the Roxbury | Mabel Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Wedding Singer | Nice Lady on Plane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Runaway Car | Jenny's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dangerous Curves | Mrs. Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Beetlejuice | Sarah Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Soul Man | Dorothy Watson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Black Eye | Elyse Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Indict and Convict | Barbara Mathews | Flop | Similar → |
Maree Cheatham - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maree Cheatham?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maree Cheatham is "Beetlejuice" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Maree Cheatham acted in?
Maree Cheatham has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maree Cheatham?
Other notable films include "Letters to God", "The Wedding Singer", and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith".




