[13], Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, "June Haver, 79; Movie Star Later Married Actor Fred MacMurray", "High-Ranking Movie Talent in Marion-Made Race Picture", "June Haver paid Paid $2.00 Plus Ice Cream on First Job", "Scudda Hoo! Beck used MacMurray as the initial model for a superhero character who would become Fawcett Comics' Captain Marvel in 1939.The 1940s gave him his chance to shine. It all worked out, and Kate was hired as the creative consultant for a line of super premium wines like pinot noir and cool-climate whites. 0 2,203 . On June 28, 1954, they were married. Fred MacMurray | Fred MacMurray, June Haver, June Haver and Katherine Marie | Fred MacMurray and Stanley Livingston | Source: Getty Images. Kate MacMurray. But he was best used when playing against type: he was the self-serving, duplicitous naval officer behind the uprising that ruined Captain Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) in "The Caine Mutiny" (1953) and an honest cop whose understandable lust for Kim Novak drove him to murder in "Pushover" (1954). [10] In February 1953, Haver became a postulant nun with the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, an organization based in Leavenworth, Kansas, and she stayed until October, saying she left because of "poor health".[3]. Such an arrangement forced the producers to film entire seasons out of sequence, often to the consternation or confusion of MacMurray's castmates, but in doing so, he was able to maintain his presence in Disney features, which resumed in 1961 with "The Absent-Minded Professor," which netted him a Golden Globe nomination, and continued for the next half-decade. So there were never any romantic items with anyone else. However, before the Hollywood star found fame, he was an unusual man who had to do menial jobs to survive. I try to be nice to her, and she reciprocated by being just as nice to me. (1957), Gun for a Coward The pair first met in August 1933 at a bar where MacMurray and his friends performed. She was 79. Frederick Martin MacMurray (August 30, 1908 November 5, 1991) was an American actor. Today, Kate is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist. The following year, the role of Katie was written into the film I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now just for Haver. He did not graduate from college. At the urging of friends Ann Miller and Ann Rutherford, Haver finally joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the age of 75. She loves sharing the story of MacMurray Estate Vineyards with the local Sonoma community, bringing to life the legend of MacMurray Ranch and the incredible Pinot Noir grapes it produces. 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The blond, blue-eyed Haver was called the pocket Grable after she was paired with the screen legend in The Dolly Sisters (1945). Moved to Chicago where he worked as a shoe salesman; continued music career performing with various bands (including "The Royal Purples) as saxophonist and vocalist, Moved to Los Angeles where he worked in a car painting shop and as a Hollywood extra, Film debut as extra in "Girls Gone Wild"; also bit as rancher in "Tiger Rose", Made record (as singer) with George Olsen's Orchestra; worked as orchestra musician for silent films; joined band The California Collegians as singer-saxophonist-comedian, Film acting debut in "Friends of Mr. Sweeney", Achieved stardom with first leading role in "The Gilded Lily"; also marked his first of seven co-starring appearances with Claudette Colbert, Attracted considerable critical attention with his change-of-pace role in Billy Wilder's film noir, "Double Indemnity", Affiliation with Paramount comes to an end; made one more film there in 1947 and one in 1955, but otherwise largely free-lanced; last film under long-term contract, "Murder, He Says", Last co-starring appearance with Claudette Colbert, "Family Honeymoon", TV debut on "Bachelor's Bride" episode of "G.E. Although the majority of his films of the 30's can largely be dismissed as standard fare there are exceptions: he played opposite Claudette Colbert in seven films, beginning with The Gilded Lily (1935). Katherine had 8 siblings: Charles Edward Weldon, Robert Wilson Weldon . While things continued to go smoothly for MacMurray for the next few years, it was the opposite for Haver. Scudda Hay! Members receive priority access for registration to these programs. "Whether I play a heavy or a comedian, I alway start out Smiley MacMurray, a decent Rotarian type. Born c. 1966; twin of Laurie MacMurray; adopted with June Haver. Remember The Night (1940) -- (Movie Clip) I Won't Be Forced! Married June 28, 1954 until his death; first met on the set of "Where Do We Go From Here?" They initially lost contact after Haver moved from Illinois to Beverly Hills, but started dating when Haver made a short visit to her home town when she was already a film actress. [5], Despite being typecast as a "nice guy", MacMurray often said his best roles were when he was cast against type, such as under the direction of Billy Wilder and Edward Dmytryk. Main Museum: 10am5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm) He also co-starred with Katharine Hepburn in the classic, Alice Adams (1935), and with Carole Lombard in Hands Across the Table (1935), The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936) -- an ambitious early outdoor 3-strip Technicolor hit, co-starring with Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney directed by Henry Hathaway -- The Princess Comes Across (1936), and True Confession (1937). | Source: Getty Images. Beginning in 1943, she appeared in 15 films in 10 years, including "Irish Eyes Are Smiling". (1937), Exclusive [5] Later that year, she co-starred with her future husband, Fred MacMurray, in Where Do We Go From Here?, which was the only time the pair appeared together in a film. In 2005, his widow, June Haver (actress) died at age 79 and her body was entombed with MacMurray. Born Beverly June Stovenour, June Haver was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and later took the surname of her stepfather, Bert Haver. Callaway Went Thataway (1951) -- (Movie Clip) What Would You Say To A Martini? (1935), The Gilded Lily There were occasional exceptions - he was Katharine Hepburn's upper-class beau in George Stevens' "Alice Adams" (1935) and Henry Fonda's rival for the hand of Sylvia Sidney in "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" (1936), Paramount's first Technicolor feature shot on outdoor locations. For her contribution to the motion picture industry, June Haver has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1777 Vine Street. By using this site, you agree to our updated, Now in Hollywood, reluctantly convinced to pretend hes the missing old-time singing cowboy whos become a TV star, Howard Keel as Shep, impersonating Smoky Callaway, escorted by his de facto agents (Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire) blunders with MGM celebrities (Elizabeth Taylor, Clark Gable) at Mocambo, then with the sponsor and wife (Fay Roope, Natalie Schaefer) in, Opening as it becomes apparent that Howard Keel is on TV, the dapper singing cowboy (the girl he rescues is not credited), known as Smoky Callaway, with more gags about sponsorship coming, in the Norman Panama/Melvin Frank MGM comedy, generally seen as a spoof on, Callaway Went Thataway (1951) -- (Movie Clip) There Is No Smoky Callaway, Weve just met Fred MacMurray as TV ad-man Mike Frye, who introduces Dorothy McGuire as his partner, and through exposition we find out that the old movie singing cowboy theyve turned into a TV star is missing, Jesse White as his old agent, in, Callaway Went Thataway (1951) -- (Movie Clip) He Died With His Regiment, Unable to find washed-up singing cowboy Callaway, who theyve made a TV star using his old movie serials, Hollywood advertising partners Mike and Deb (Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire) track down the real cowboy (Howard Keel, who also plays Callaway), who wrote to complain because hes a dead-ringer for the guy, in MGMs, Son Of Flubber (1963) -- (Movie Clip) Desire De La Whatever, Inventor-professor Ned (Fred MacMurray) and wife Betsy (Nancy Olson) are already tangling as she announces that her old flame (Elliott Reid) is coming to dinner, for unspecified reasons, and surprised when he brings Desire (Joanna Moore), too, in Walt Disney's, Son Of Flubber (1963) -- (Movie Clip) Weather Gun, Professor Brainard (Fred MacMurray) conducts his first test of his new invention the "Weather Gun," getting his dog in trouble, Nancy Olson the Mrs., in Disney's, Son Of Flubber (1963) -- (Movie Clip) Flubberoleum, Upon watching a sales film for a prospective Flubber-based floor product, Professor Brainard (Fred MacMurray) blows it with financier Hurley (Ken Murray) in Disney's. Haver was born June Stovenour in Rock Island, Ill., to Fred and Marie Stovenour, a former actress. Concurrently with it, MacMurray starred in other films, playing Professor Ned Brainard in The Absent-Minded Professor and its sequel Son of Flubber. 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MacMurray has performed in films and assisted in their production as a passionate student of filmmaking and writing. She told the press: "When I married Fred, he was terribly set in his ways. Valerie J. Nelson is a former deputy Op-Ed editor at the Los Angeles Times. (1944), Flight for Freedom Kate MacMurray of MacMurray Ranch tweets a message at the 6th Annual Pebble Beach Wine & Food Festival on April 7 in Carmel, California. After Lamonte's demise, MacMurray found love again in the arms of June Haver. "Sons" was felled by declining ratings in 1972, to MacMurray's great disappointment. At the time, MacMurray was still happily married to Lamonte, while Haver was unmarried. But after suffering from leukemia, he died from pneumonia on November 5, 1991, at age 83. (1987), All Star Party for Clint Eastwood Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. In 1949, she was engaged for a second time to dentist John Duzik. However, a 1953 tragedy would make him a grieving widower with two children to cater for. (1939), Cafe Society Join @RGJTaste onTwitter,FacebookandInstagram. After Lamont died of cancer on June 22, 1953, he married actress June Haver the following year. (1963), Bon Voyage! Fred MacMurray and his wife, former actress June Haver, arrive at the Academy Awards presentations. The couple was survived by their four children, Laurie Sipma, Kate, Susan Pool, and Robert. The MacMurray family farmed crops and raised cattle on this ranch for many years, taking an active role in the local agricultural community. | Source: Getty Images. In "Pardon my Past", Fred and fellow GI William Demarest are moving to Beaver Dam, WI to start a mink farm.MacMurray earned a full scholarship to attend Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin and had ambitions to become a musician. He hadn't quite progressed to being a lint picker, but he was already an ash-tray emptier, and that's just about as set in his ways as a man can get. Companions. Birth . [9][10] MacMurray wanted the property's agricultural heritage preserved, so five years after his death, in 1996, it was sold to Gallo, which planted vineyards on it for wines that bear the MacMurray Ranch label. Fred MacMurray takes shoplifter Barbara Stanwyck home for Christmas in, Good Day For A Hanging - (Original Trailer), A reformed bank robber has to choose between his former gang and doing the right thing in, Fred MacMurray and Charlton Heston play Lewis & Clark, setting off for, Errol Flynn as a reckless but honorable surgeon turned test pilot, Fred MacMurray the flight commander who becomes his friend, in Warner Bros. noisy, uneven pre-Pearl Harbor color action hit, A female music critic (Irene Dunne) marries a rancher (Fred MacMurray) but her life out West has, Joan Crawford and Fred MacMurray are newlyweds who spend their honeymoon looking for a Nazi superweapon in Germany in, Callaway Went Thataway - (Original Trailer). Theatre", First film for Walt Disney Productions, "The Shaggy Dog", Last feature for five years, "The Happiest Millionaire", Returned to features for the last of his seven films with Disney, "Charley and the Angel", TV-movie debut, "The Chadwick Family" (pilot for unsold series), Starred in TV-movie, "The Bermuda Triangle", Last acting role in a feature, "The Swarm", Appeared as himself in the feature documentary, "George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey", "I take my movie parts as they come. Her mother was the blonde. (1953), The Moonlighter | Source: Getty Images. Katherine MacMurray (born Weldon) was born in 1894, at birth place, to Alfred Brass Weldon and Sarah Weldon (born Cherry). Sadly, the union was short-lived, ending in less than a year. In 1930, he played saxophone in the Gus Arnheim and his Coconut Grove Orchestra when Bing Crosby was the lead vocalist and Russ Columbo was in the violin section. The following year, he landed one of his best "against type" roles as a straight-arrow office executive who used Jack Lemmon's flat for extramarital affairs in Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning "The Apartment" (1960). Here are 10, How Cate Blanchett lets go of Tr and passes the baton to audiences, Burny Mattinson, animator who was Disneys longest-serving employee, dies at 87, Everything Everywhere receiving an award from Mark Wahlberg? (1954), Woman's World Those factors may have influenced his initial reluctance to accept director Billy Wilder's request to play the lead in "Double Indemnity" (1944), a coal-black noir based on the novel by James M. Cain about a pair of amoral lovers who plan a killing for insurance money. Shed created a perfect afternoon, and whatever challenges might come with being steward to so much history, well, shell never tell. Since childhood, that patch for Kate MacMurray has been the 1,500 acre ranch (OK, so its more than a patch) her father purchased in Sonoma Countys Russian River Valley in 1941. [5], In 1939, artist C. C. Beck used MacMurray as the initial model for the superhero character who became Fawcett Comics' Captain Marvel. Indeed, anyone today having any doubts as to his potential depth as an actor should watch this film. Perhaps his best known "bad guy" performance was that of Walter Neff, an insurance salesman who plots with a greedy wife to kill her husband in the film noir classic Double Indemnity. However, for unknown reasons, Lamonte took her life in 1953, after 17 years of marriage. 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