MacRae died at 2:30 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Hospital, where he had been hospitalized since Nov. 27 for treatment of cancer of the mouth and jaw. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. MacRae, 64, died Friday at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln after waging a lengthy bout with cancer of the mouth and jaw. It didn't make such a big punch with the public. on December 7, 1925, she was the daughter of Effie and Eugene. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Syracuse, N.Y., where MacRae was raised. With wife Sheila. Elizabeth MacRae. We had so much fun when we made films together, and our favorites were On Moonlight Bay and By the Light of the Silvery Moon, the actress said. A system error has occurred. Mr. MacRae. Elizabeth Meredith Lynn MacRae (May 30, 1944 - July 14, 2000) was an American actress and singer, known for her roles as Sally Ann on My Three Sons (1963-1965) and as Billie Jo on Petticoat Junction (1966-1970). Born in Davenport, Neb. They remained married until his death. During Christmas 1958, MacRae and Ford performed the Christmas hymn "O Holy Night". Early life [ edit] MacRae was born in Houston, Texas, to parents Gordon and Sheila MacRae. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. A Midwesterner with a rich voice, MacRae made good in every field he entered, becoming one of the entertainment industry's rare 'five-letter men' by enjoying success in films, radio, television, recording and nightclubs. Two of the children, Meredith MacRae and Robert Bruce MacRae, predeceased their mother, Sheila. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He also toured in summer stock and appeared in nightclubs. [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. (AP) _ Actor-singer Gordon MacRae, who crooned in a surrey with the fringe on top in Oklahoma 3/8 and later battled back from the blackouts of alcoholism, died Friday at age 64. . She starred on Broadway in Absurd Person Singular, which debuted in 1974, starred Off-Broadway in O.K. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Bruce and Marie. Failed to remove flower. Description. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I think Ill always have a special place in my heart for Greenville because it was there that I finally came to my senses when I hit rock bottom, MacRae said when he returned to the city in 1983, for a concert sponsored by the North Greenville Alcoholism Treatment Program. presence was her joy. March 1 (UPI) -- Officials at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium confirmed a cheetah briefly escaped from its enclosure, but was behind a public barrier at all times. 'I asked him if he was. Gordon was descended from the Clan MacRae. Actor/Singer, TV and radio show host/personality, January 24, 1986, William Jennings Bryan House, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, Meredith MacRae, Heather MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Oklahoma!, Carousel, On Moonlight Bay, By the Light of the Silvery M, Tea for Two, What s my line robert wagner gordon macrae panel nov 2 1958, The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, MacRae is mentioned in the song "Oklahoma U.S.A." by. was what set her heart aflame. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [2] MacRae played Buddy De Sylva in The Best Things in Life Are Free (1956) for 20th Century-Fox.[2]. Photo: Jim Cole/ASSOCIATED PRESS. Alongside Shirley Jones, Gordon MacRae today stars in the 1956 favourite Carousel, which airs at 2.25pm on BBC Two.The much loved musical follows the story of Billy Bigelow, a man in heaven who . At the time of her birth, her father Albert Gordon MacRae served in the United States Army Air Corps. Amanda MacRae - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Go Premium Help English Family tree Photos NEW Research DNA Help Amanda MacRae In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? 231 subscribers Oldest daughter of Gordon MacRae shows that she's got some of her Daddy's entertainment genes (I think she (and Mike Minor too) deserves more credit than given on the. Gordon MacRae is escorted out of the Cheshire County Superior Courthouse in Keene, N.H., Sept. 30, 1994. MacRae's marriage to Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden in television's 'The Honeymooners,' ended in divorce in 1966 after 25 years. visitation/Private Burial. Daughter of Sheila MacRae and the late Gordon MacRae. They had one daughter, Amanda. Of the four, Meredith and Heather MacRae followed in their fathers footsteps both pursuing acting careers. MacRae's daughter, Meredith MacRae-Mullavey, told about 350 mourners at Sheridan Lutheran Church she spoke to her father about death during a visit three weeks ago. He continued recording and performing on dozens of television shows. Liz possessed a spirit of adventure and left Nebraska at an early It was also during this time that he learned to play the piano, clarinet and the saxophone. Background. Son of William MacRae and Helen Violet Sonn Mrs. MacRae said that although her husband suffered a stroke in 1982 and doctors said he would never be able to work again, he kept performing out of sheer guts and willpower.. Texas, United States. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. MacRae married Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft, a Nebraska native, in 1967, and their daughter, Amanda, was born in 1968. We have set your language to In the late 1960s, he co-hosted for a week on The Mike Douglas Show. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. son-in-law, Lance Daley, and grandson, Dayton Gordon. According to LPS, a fifth grader flashed a gun inside a backpack and threatened another fifth grader in a Prescott Elementary School hallway Friday. Airdate: April 3, 1965. The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950) is a delightful period musical filmed in vivid Technicolor that is sure to warm hearts during the cold holiday season. MacRae revived the role made famous by Audrey Meadows, who starred in the 1950s version of The Honeymooners. Filmography. We have 18 records for Gordon Macrae ranging in age from 108 years old to 99 years old. Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. He and his wife, Sheila MacRae, appeared together frequently and even released an album together. Jan. 25, 1986 12 AM PT Times Staff Writer Gordon MacRae, the clean-cut, full-throated baritone who triumphed over the alcoholism that threatened a career that involved such grandiose musical. Meredith MacRae was born on May 30, 1944 (age 55) in Houston, Texas, United States. 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. Born in Davenport, Nebraska on December 7, 1925, she was the daughter of Effie and Eugene Lambert. Ex-husband of Sheila MacRae Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She was 92. He soon began an on-screen partnership with Doris Day and appeared with her in several films. In addition, Liz is survived by many [2] He followed this with a film noir with Virginia Mayo, Backfire (made in 1948, released 1950). ", She shared with family members gathered at the private burial the contests of a small framed motto MacRae had in his home. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s. MacRaes career skyrocketed when he was signed to a contract by William Orr, a talent scout for Warner Bros. MacRaes credits include, The Big Punch, 1948, Look for the Silver Lining, 1949, Backfire, 1949, and Return of the Frontiersman, 1950. March 1 (UPI) -- A trio of engineers broke a Guinness World Record when they created and threw a paper airplane that flew a distance of 289 feet and 9 inches. January 1986 at age 64, also in Lincoln. 24 January 1986 (aged 64) Albert Gordon MacRae (1921 - 1986) was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in musical films of the 1950s. He also appeared in programs as shown in the table below. Heather MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae: Nominations: NME Award for Favourite US Male Singer, Primetime Emmy Award for Best Male Singer . He was host of The Railroad Hour on radio from 1948 to 1954. These include: 1.. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the late 1950s, he moved into televison as host of the Colgate Comedy Hour and the Lux Television Theater. He also had a recording contract with Capitol Records. None of MacRae's Hollywood friends was on hand. His spouse is Sheila MacRae ( m. 1941; div. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He made his Broadway debut in 1942, acquiring his first recording contract soon afterwards. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Her strong family ties ultimately drew her back to Nebraska in 1980 where she and Gordon made Lincoln their home. Meredith MacRae Marriage, Affairs and Children. 22 Feb 2023 02:19:18 Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 - January 24, 1986) . "[11] The couple were the parents of four children: actresses Heather and Meredith MacRae, and sons William Gordon MacRae and Robert Bruce MacRae. During his career, he fought with alcoholism and eventually overcame it but at the price of his marriage with Sheila. 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. Failed to delete memorial. [3], He made his Broadway debut in 1942, acquiring his first recording contract soon afterwards. Drag images here or select from your computer for Elizabeth J. Lambert MacRae memorial. I enjoy creating and spreading knowledgeable content for everyone around the world and try my best not to leave even the smallest of mistakes go unnoticed. She appreciated the little things in nature and adored her animals; MacRae, who played Ralph Kramdens wife from 1966-70 on CBS The Jackie Gleason Show, died Friday at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J., a spokesman for the nursing care facility confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. 'They've become part of American musical history.'. He also toured in summer stock and appeared in nightclubs. They remained married until his death. [2] He and Jones were used on another Rodgers and Hammerstein adaptation, Carousel (1956), at 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios). That first drama is The Big Punch (1948), a B film noir with MacRae playing a boxer. MacRae's daughter, actress Meredith MacRae Mullavey, said she had asked her father in his hospital room three weeks before his death whether he feared the end. Had four children with Sheila MacRae: Meredith MacRae (born 1944); Heather MacRae (1946); William Gordon (1948) and Robert Bruce (1954). You can cancel at any time. at Independence House for their loving care and compassion. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Photo 1950 June Haver Gordon MacRae dance The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady at the best online prices at eBay! [7] The programs were later released as popular studio cast albums, most of which have been reissued on CD.[8]. It presented operettas and musical dramatizations, all starring Gordon and many different leading ladies. Virginia Parker, who performed with MacRae on many occasions in Lincoln, sang, "If I Loved You" from "Carousel," at the request of MacRae's wife, Elizabeth. She is a celebrity tv actress. Gordon MacRae was born in East Orange. Later he became honorary chairman of the National Council on Alcoholism. Their daughter, Amanda Mercedes, was born of their Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln Widow of actor Gordon MacRae dies in Lincoln By The Associated Press Sep 10, 2010 0 The widow of singer-actor Gordon MacRae has died in Lincoln.. The "ice queen" of French cinema, Catherine Deneuve was known for her glacial portrayals of reserved beauties with mysterious pasts. MacRae was born March 21, 1921, in East Orange, N.J. After childhood roles on radio, MacRae joined the Millpond Playhouse at Roslyn, N.Y., where he met actress Sheila Stephens. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. a CD and an award-winning nightclub act, entitled "Songs for My Father", which included the many glorious songs from Gordon MacRae's biggest musical films, Oklahoma! delighted in being a Grammy, and in her declining months, his Gordon grew up with music and show business being the son of the radio star Wee Willie MacRae and having a mother who performed piano. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The widow of singer-actor Gordon MacRae has died in There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. There was an error deleting this problem. He continued his musical stage career, often performing with his wife, as in a 1964 production of Bells Are Ringing, also performing as Sky Masterson in the popular musical Guys and Dolls, with his wife playing the role of Miss Adeleide, reprising her Broadway role at the Gammage Memorial Auditorium in Tempe, Arizona. (1955) and Carousel (1956), both films opposite Shirley Jones. He conquered the disease in the 1970s and went on to counsel other alcoholics. Title Year Status Character; Jonny's Golden Quest: 1993: TV Movie: Dr. Rachel Quest (voice) Zhong Hua jing hua: 1992: You can always change this later in your Account settings. Starlift, Three Sailors and a Girl, Look for the Silver Lining, The Big Punch, The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Many of his hit recordings were made with Jo Stafford. Actor-singer Gordon MacRae, who starred in two of the movie world`s most enduring musicals, ''Oklahoma'' and ''Carousel,'' died Friday after a long bout with cancer. On radio in 1945, his talents were showcased on the Gordon MacRae Show on the CBS network in collaboration with the conductor Archie Bleyer. Married to her Backfire costar Gordon MacRae, Sheila soared to greater levels of fame on Broadway and on TV in the Sixties, just as her daughter was making a name for herself. They remained married until his death. Last of three loose bison rounded up in Maine. His final film came in 1979, a fine dramatic role in The Pilot (1980), which starred Cliff Robertson. She has also appeared in several television roles, including parts in Starsky and Hutch, Frasier, and The Sop March 1 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman found out she had won a $1 million Powerball prize just hours before celebrating her 58th birthday. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He also appeared in programs as shown in the table below. GORDON AND SHEILA MACRAE. 3 STAR. Their daughter, Amand 17, was born in 1968. ). They remained married until his death. The MacRaes were divorced in 1967, and Gordon MacRae died in 1986. What followed was a string of hit musicals, starting with Look for the Silver Lining (1949), in which MacRae had a featured role opposite June Haver and Ray Bolger, and five fondly remembered films with Doris Day, beginning with Tea for Two (1950). [9] Earlier in 1958, MacRae guest-starred on the short-lived NBC variety series The Polly Bergen Show. They remained married until his death. On the Los Angeles stage, McRae was a Drama Logue Award winner in 1983 for An American Farce and received critical acclaim for LAcheteuse. Residents who knew MacRae as Gordo remembered him more for his strength of character than for the rich, booming voice that won him international fame. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Dated 20th Century. Nebraska in 1980 where she made Lincoln her home. MacRae suffered from cancer of the mouth and jaw, but ultimately died in 1986 of pneumonia, at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, aged 64. MacRae, who played Ralph Kramden's wife from 1966-70 on CBS' The Jackie Gleason Show, died Friday at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J., a spokesman for the nursing care. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Died. Marriage. Spouse: Gordon MacRae Sep 25 1967. In 1948, he appeared in his first film, The Big Punch, a drama about boxing. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He also appeared on drama shows such as Lux Video Theatre. This account has been disabled. Horace Heidt heard the young baritone one day in 1941 and offered him a job as a vocalist in his orchestra. Co-Co, Ruffie, Barley and Kitters to name a few. This is a carousel with slides. view all Meredith MacRae's Timeline At the graveside service, his younger sister, Mary Curtin, read a family tribute that she composed. Gordon was a very religious man and he spent most of his time in prayer. About 300 people attended a memorial service at Sheridan Lutheran Church, where MacRae sometimes sang. Doris Day, who starred with MacRae in five films, said in Los Angeles that he was so adorable and I loved him so. 1967, and together they had one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae born in 1968. She is also After debuting on Broadway, he received a recording contract and primarily . 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Amanda Mercedes MacRae (Daughter) Fame & Address SIGNATURE DEBUT FAMOUS FROM/AS Carousel as Billy Bigelow (Film 1956) Education, Net Worth & More SCHOOLING FROM Nottingham High School, Syracuse, New York COLLEGE Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Massachusetts NET WORTH $8 Million More Information About Gordon MacRae Please reset your password. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. She wrote a 1992 autobiography, Hollywood Mother of the Year, that told of her years on the road and her turmoil with her first husband. They lived in Lincoln year-round since MacRae suffered the stroke. Husband of Elizabeth Lambert MacRaes four sisters, two brothers and five children attended both services. Try again later. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elizabeth MacRae (58469110)? MacRae married the former Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft of Sterling in 1967. 'I found out I was drinking too much,' he said. He battled alcohol problems for many years, but overcame them by the late 1970s. Richard Berger (1965-1967) . 1967) Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft ( m. 1967) . Elizabeth MacRae died Tuesday at age 84. Sheila MacRae, the English actress and comedienne who starred as Alice Kramden in a 1960s re-creation of the hit TV series The Honeymooners, has died. 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. He was 64. LINCOLN, Neb. [2] Warners put him in a Western, Return of the Frontiersman (1950). 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. On January 24, 1986, Gordon MacRae died at the age of 64, at his home in Lincoln, NE, of pneumonia, t Gordon MacRae was married, secondly, to Elizabeth Lambert Schrafft on September 25, 1967, and fathered one daughter, Amanda Mercedes MacRae in 1968. Photographic portrait of Gordon MacRae an American actor and singer. In the 1960s, the whole family occasionally worked together in a nightclub act, and Meredith MacRae appeared on the television shows Petticoat Junction and My Three Sons.. You can cancel at any time. In 1941, she married Gordon MacRae, who recorded such hits as Rambling Rose, So in Love and Its Magic and hosted his own TV show in the mid-1950s. At the end of the war, he returned to New York City, where he made his Broadway debut in the show Junior Miss.. They were married in 1941. Tragedy strikes these star-crossed lovers, though, and their journey is not easy. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. (1955) and Carousel (1956) and who played the leading man opposite Doris Day in On Moonlight Bay (1951) and sequel By The Light of the Silvery Moon (1953).[2]. She was a popular quiz show performer, appearing often on Whats My Line? 2 . only child Amanda and when grandson Dayton was born, Liz simply Meredith Lynn MacRae was born on May 30, 1944 in Houston, Texas. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Georgia came to the rescue of a dog who fell into a storm drain and ended up stranded about 12 feet underground. She started her own acting career and was in her fathers film "By The . No MacRae was active in civic activities and was an official ambassador of good will for Nebraska. Engineers break Guinness World Record with 289-foot paper airplane flight. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 8 At age 19, he won a talent contest sponsored by Picture Magazaine, earning a two-week engagement at the New York World's Fair Outdoor Dancing Pavilion singing for Harry James and Les Brown . Please subscribe to keep reading. He was also in Tea for Two, 1950, West Point Story 1951, Oklahoma 3/8 1955, Carousel, 1956 and The Best Things in Life are Free, 1956. . Please subscribe to keep reading. Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 January 24, 1986)[2] was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearances in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, Oklahoma! Sheila MacRae also produced a film, "The Perils of P.K.," in 1986. love of nurturing her siblings. She graduated from Pawnee City High School in . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Lincoln. 0%. Their daughter, Amanda Mercedes, was born soon after in 1968. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. MacRae replaced Frank Sinatra on a radio program in 1943, but he soon had to leave for military service. 4 STAR. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. was in New York City where she met and married the love of her Lambert. He is a celebrity movie actor. She loved art, music, and poetry, but love of family was what set her heart aflame. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Cause of death: Oral cancer, Pneumonia - Jan 24 1986 - William Jennings Bryan House, Meredith MacRae, Heather MacRae, Robert Bruce McRae, Gar MacRae, Amanda MacRae, Mar 12 1921 - East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Jan 24 1986 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA, Apr 1 1950 - 4648 Ledge, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Meradith MacRae, Heather MacRae, William G MacRae, Mar 12 1921 - East Orange, Essex, New Jersey, United States, Jan 24 1986 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States, Jan 25 1986 - SouthEast, Florida, United States, William L MacRae, Helen Violet MacRae (born Sonn), Sheila MacRae, Elizabeth J MacRae (born Lambert), Meredith Lynn MacRae, Robert Bruce MacRae, Jan 24 1986 - William Jennings Bryan House, United States, William Lamont Macrae, Helen Violet Macrae (born Sonn), East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. Later, he crafted a successful career in acting and singing. 'Those were classics that will be around long after I'm gone and long after my kids are gone,' MacRae said in a 1981 interview. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. She was 92. Prior to this, he attended Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York. It was here that he was spotted by Capitol Records and signed to a long-term recording contract in 1947.He stayed with the label for more than 20 years. (They divorced in 1970.) December 7, 1925, she was the daughter of Effie and Eugene Lambert. union in 1968. Lincoln, Neb. Elizabeth Lamberti was the spouse of Gordon MacRae. Try again later. She was oldest of six children, and from an early age, developed a love of nurturing her siblings. The pair finalized their divorce in 1967, and she married TV producer Ronald Wayne that same year. He was 64. LINCOLN, Neb. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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Then he starred with Doris Day in Tea for Two (1950), a reworking of No, No, Nanette, also for Butler. 6 University of Rochester Alumnus magazine: River Campus (See Class of 1980) - Son of John Serry notes that his father's compositions and recordings have been submitted into the Sibley Library for archive, "Gordon Macrae Dies: Star of Movie Musicals", Gordon MacRae on NBCs "The Railroad Hour", Gordon MacRae Discography on CastAlbums.og, Gordon MacRae Discography on PatFullerton.com, Gordon MacRae, "That Old MacRae Magic" by Frances Ingram, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gordon_MacRae&oldid=1139070611, "Where Are You Gonna Be When the Moon Shines", "You Forgot (to Tell Me That You Love Me)", "There's a Small Hotel" (Jo Stafford album "Meet Jo Stafford"), "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" (Jo Stafford album "Meet Jo Stafford"), This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 05:54. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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