His daughters, Meredith MacRae and Heather MacRae, acted in films and on TV. Elizabeth USER RATING FOR MEREDITH MACRAE. On September 22, 1974, he appeared as a sheriff on an episode of McCloud (1970), starring Dennis Weaver, entitled The Barefoot Girls of Bleeker Street. Lambert. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He was 64. Horace Heidt heard the young baritone one day in 1941 and offered him a job as a vocalist in his orchestra. (1955) and Carousel (1956), both written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and both opposite screen newcomer Shirley Jones. age to see the world. Meredith MacRae: The Tragic Death of the "Petticoat Junction" Star and Daughter of Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae #NewsBreak. Later, he crafted a successful career in acting and singing. 1 p.m. at Roper and Son's Chapel, 4300 'O' Street. Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) . Born Sheila Margaret Stephens in London, she was sent by family to live on New Yorks Long Island just before the outbreak of World War II. He was Godfather to Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy's son, Shaun Cassidy. They remained married until his death. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Island, Wash. based on information from your browser. (More on that in a bit.) She cherished her MacRae's marriage to Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden in television's 'The Honeymooners,' ended in divorce in 1966 after 25 years. On file we have 22 email addresses and 27 phone numbers associated with Gordon in area codes such as 913, 281, 828, 617, 505, and 8 other area codes. She joined movies and tvshows named Petticoat Junction (1963 - 1970), My Three Sons (1960 - 1972), Bikini Beach (1964), The Census Taker (1984) and Sketches of a Strangler. In May 1941, he wed his first wife, actress Sheila Margot Stephens. 'When alcohol started to interfere with my family, my home life and my business, I decided to call it quits.'. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Meredith MacRae, 56, who played comely country girl Billie Jo Bradley in the CBS-TV sitcom "Petticoat Junction" from 1966 to 1970, died of brain cancer July 14 at her home in Manhattan Beach, Calif. None of MacRaes Hollywood friends was on hand. MacRae's four sisters, two brothers and five children attended both services. The MacRae family asked that memorials be sent to the National Council on Alcoholism. During their marriage they had four children: Meredith, Heather, William and Robert. [2] He followed this with a film noir with Virginia Mayo, Backfire (made in 1948, released 1950). Bruce and Marie. . Spouse: Gordon MacRae Sep 25 1967. That first drama is The Big Punch (1948), a B film noir with MacRae playing a boxer. The pair finalized their divorce in 1967, and she married TV producer Ronald Wayne that same year. We have 18 records for Gordon Macrae ranging in age from 108 years old to 99 years old. During his early years, he resided in Syracuse, NY, and, while in high school, spent much of his time singing and acting in the Drama Club. 2 . MacRae's first on-screen musical was Look for the Silver Lining (1949),[2] a biopic of Marilyn Miller (June Haver), where MacRae played Frank Carter. He conquered the disease in the 1970s and went on to counsel other alcoholics. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Free shipping for many products! Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) was an American actor, singer and radio/television host, who appeared in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! You can cancel at any time. Marriage. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. On the Los Angeles stage, McRae was a Drama Logue Award winner in 1983 for An American Farce and received critical acclaim for LAcheteuse. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. MacRae appeared as herself in a 1955 episode of I Love Lucy, titled The Fashion Show, in which Lucille Ball modeled fashions with other celebrities wives, and was in such films as Backfire (1950), Caged (1950), Pretty Baby (1950) and Bikini Beach (1964). Actor who appeared in musicals such as Carousel and Oklahoma! [10] They met on the set of a play and it was "love at first sight. The actress died at the Lillian Booth Actors Home. He battled alcohol . Photo: Jim Cole/ASSOCIATED PRESS. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. York, and step-son, Gar MacRae, and his wife, Emily, of Vashon MacRae's second marriage was to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. MacRae suffered from cancer of the mouth and jaw, but ultimately died in 1986 of pneumonia, at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, aged 64. step-daughter Meredeth MacRae, and step-son, Bruce MacRae. 4 STAR. [2], He was married to Sheila MacRae from 1941 until 1967. She graduated from Pawnee City High alabama state trooper recruiter; how to open a sentinel gun safe without a key; john wetteland verdict; shooting in brentwood, ca today; ark managarmr controls At the gaveside service, his younger sister, Mary Curtin, read a family tribute that she composed. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. In his later years, MacRae enjoyed a successful nightclub and concert career, making the best of a stroke that left his left arm paralyzed in 1982 and forced him to permanently settle in Lincoln, ending a 11-year commute from the Midwest to Beverly Hills. His other films include On Moonlight Bay and By The Light of the Silvery Moon. Memorial Services will take place on Monday, September 13, 2010, at He was a very good friend to everyone, said MacRaes brother-in-law, Charlie Curtin of Sterling. survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Charlie Curtin, Early life [ edit] MacRae was born in Houston, Texas, to parents Gordon and Sheila MacRae. Gordon MacRae, the singer and actor who starred in the film versions of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein 2d's benchmark musicals ''Oklahoma!'' and ''Carousel,'' died yesterday at Bryan. MacRae got a role as Tommy Arbuckle in the Broadway play Junior Miss. At the same time, he was a singer in a radio chorus and worked on another radio program until June 1943, when he was drafted into the Army. Woman learns of $1M Powerball prize hours before her birthday. Many of his hit recordings were made with Jo Stafford. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame . He had a significant impact on a lot of people personally, not just professionally, said Larry Rose, who worked with MacRae at a Lincoln Hospital dependency treatment center. Though her travels took her many places, It visitation/Private Burial. Cheetah briefly escapes enclosure at Omaha zoo. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at MacRae, whose father was a successful manufacturer and singer under the name 'Wee Willie MacRae,' was born in East Orange, N.J., on March 12, 1921. After never showing the promise that was hoped for at 20th Century Fox, pretty blonde June Haver ambled over to WB for an even more lackluster career. Four months later he remarried to Elizabeth Lambert Schraff. MacRae chose to live in Nebraska partly because his wife Elizabeth had relatives in the state and because of what he called the friendliness of the people. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, MacRae made his Broadway debut in the mid-1940s, acquiring his first recording . [2] A friend of MacRae's said the actor was a heavy smoker. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. 'I said I wanted to go into show biz. Failed to report flower. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. of your choice. Year should not be greater than current year. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. A memorial service was planned for 11:30 a.m. Monday at Sheridan Lutheran Church, with a private burial service to follow. March 1 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers said a young seal was returned to the wild one day after it exited the water and walked across a busy New Jersey road. Daughter of James and Dorothy (Hendon) MacRae, and granddaughter of James and Dorothy (Hendon) MacRae. met Gordon in New York City, and they married in 1967. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. She loved art, music, and poetry, but love of family was what set her heart aflame. MacRae replaced Frank Sinatra on a radio program in 1943, but he soon had to leave for military service. He had been hospitalized since Nov. 27 for treatment of cancer of the mouth and jaw, and Shafer said death was related to cancer but declined to be more specific. After high school, he went to work in his father's manufacturing company on the East Coast. [2] MacRae played Buddy De Sylva in The Best Things in Life Are Free (1956) for 20th Century-Fox.[2]. Nebraska in 1980 where she made Lincoln her home. the family for future designation or to the organization or charity She is also Alias. 'Then one day he heard me singing and asked me what I wanted to do for a living,' MacRae told United Press International in 1956. The MacRaes made Lincoln their year-round home in 1980. These include: 1.. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record. Though her career took her many places, it was in New York City where she met and married the love of her life, Gordon in 1967. [11], MacRae's second marriage was to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. Family members linked to this person will appear here. We have set your language to They remained married until his death. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband Gordon, Mr. MacRae. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Of the four, Meredith and Heather MacRae followed in their fathers footsteps both pursuing acting careers. In 1978 MacRae entered the Independence Center at Lincoln General Hospital for treatment of alcoholism. 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