June Lockhart: Take a Look At These Photos of the Old Hollywood Actress in the Early Days of Her Career
See the star of 'Lassie,' 'Lost in Space' and beyond in her early days
At 99 years old, it’s safe to say that June Lockhart has enjoyed a long and enduring career. The New York born actress, who has enjoyed success on both the big screen, small screen and the stage is perhaps best known for her roles in series throughout the fifties and sixties, yet she was making a name for herself even before her more celebrated parts.
While fame first came her way because of her stage work, her resume in the early days of her career was filled to the brim, making her on-screen debut in 1938’s A Christmas Carol. In its wake came All This, and Heaven Too (1940), Adam Had Four Sons (1941), Sergeant New York (1941), Miss Annie Rooney (1942) and many more before foraying into TV, taking on numerous guest roles throughout the 50s. However, it was the part she brought to life in Lassie beginning in 1958 that we remember her by.
After Lassie, she would go on to play Dr. Janet Craig in Petticoat Junction, as well as Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space. While these days she’s largely out of the limelight, let’s take a look at June Lockhart and her days as a young actress.
June Lockhart young
1. June Lockhart makes her debut in this family affair, 1938
The actress made her film debut in this 1938 adaptation of A Christmas Carol, where she acted alongside both of her parents, Gene Lockhart and Kathleen Lockhart. Talk about an introduction to the industry!
2. June Lockhart poses for a portrait, 1944
The starlet stuns in this 1944 portrait, taken of her as a young actress and sporting a beautiful set of pearls.
3. Puppy pals, 1948
The actress stares lovingly at this adorable pup in this photograph surrounded by Christmas presents and holiday cheer!
4. June, Gene and Anne, 1954
This rare photograph captures a loving moment between the actress, her young daughter and her father, as he sees the two of them off at the airport.
5. The actress poses with her furry co-star, 1954
June Lockhart brought to life Timmy’s mother in Lassie, the beloved series about an adorable pup and his family.
6. Lots of love for Lassie, 1955
The family at the center of the Lassie cast are all smiles in this 1955 photo.
7. June Lockhart flashes a smile, 1955
The actress looks gorgeous as ever in this portrait from 1955.
8. June holds her daughter on the beach, 1957
In this adorable overhead shot, June is pictured holding her young daughter Anne while enjoying time at the beach.
9. June Lockhart brings on the drama, 1961
Lockhart looks lovely in orange in this 1961 photo.
10. Sitting pretty, 1971
The fabulous in florals actress looks gorgeous in this early 1970s photo.
11. Getting cozy with her co-stars, 1983
This famed sci-fi series, which debuted in 1965, had Lockhart playing the part of Penny Robinson, a member of the Robinson family, who were, evidently, lost in space.
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