Kathleen Lockhart | |
|---|---|
 Lockhart in Something to Sing About (1937) | |
| Born | Kathleen Arthur 9 August 1894 |
| Died | 18 February 1978 (aged 83) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1933–1959 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | June Lockhart |
Kathleen Lockhart (née Arthur; 9 August 1894 – 18 February 1978) was a prolific English-American actress during the early-mid 20th century.[1]
Kathleen Arthur was born on 9 August 1894, in Southsea, Hampshire, England.[2]
Lockhart's entertainment career began on the stage in Britain.[citation needed]
Lockhart appeared on stage and in Hollywood films for almost forty years. Lockhart has more than 30 film credits.[3]
Lockhart and her husband, Gene, occasionally starred opposite each other, most notably as Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (1938). Lockhart's daughter, June also appeared with them in that film, portraying their daughter.
After 1957, Lockhart retired from acting and made no more film appearances, except for a small role in The Purple Gang (1960).
Lockhart has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6241 Hollywood Boulevard.[2]
In 1924, Lockhart immigrated to the United States. Lockhart's husband was Gene Lockhart (died 1957), an actor. Lockhart had a daughter June Lockhart. Lockhart's granddaughter is Anne Lockhart.[2]
On February 18, 1978, Lockhart died in Los Angeles, California, following a long illness.[2] Lockhart is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.[4]
