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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
Maree Cheatham was born in 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. An American actress with a decades-long career in television and film, she has been credited under both Maree Cheatham and <a href="/biography/maree-cheatham">Marie Cheatham</a> throughout her work in the entertainment industry.

<h2>Soap Opera Career</h2>
Cheatham was one of the original cast members of the long-running daytime serial Days of Our Lives, where she portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Horton">Marie Horton</a>. As the show's first heroine, her character experienced a series of dramatic and often tragic relationships before ultimately joining a convent to become a nun. Cheatham departed the show in 1973 and relocated to New York, where she joined the cast of the soap opera Search for Tomorrow in 1974.

On Search for Tomorrow, Cheatham played the role of the vampy and sarcastic Stephanie Wilkins, the primary rival of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne_Gardner">character</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne_Gardner">Joanne Gardner</a>. Her character was involved in a controversial affair with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne_Gardner">Joanne</a>'s husband. In 1984, her role was succeeded by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Shaffer">Louise Shaffer</a>, an Emmy-winning <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Shaffer">actress</a> and writer.

<h2>General Hospital and Other Soap Roles</h2>
In 1987, Cheatham became a regular on General Hospital, where she played Charlene Simpson, the eccentric and fun-loving aunt of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Coe">Lucy Coe</a>. Charlene's storylines often centered on family dynamics, particularly involving her sons. After departing the main series, she briefly reprised the character on the spin-off Port Charles, returning for a Thanksgiving episode.

Cheatham continued to appear in other soap operas, including a recurring role during the final two seasons of Knots Landing as Mary Robeson, a scheming blackmailer entangled in a murder mystery plotline. She also made several return appearances to Days of Our Lives as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Horton">Marie Horton</a>. By then, her character had transitioned from being a nun to a doctor, and she was present during pivotal moments, such as the death of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Horton">Tom Horton</a>, multiple weddings for Hope and Bo, and the tribute episode following the death of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Reid">Frances Reid</a>, who portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Horton">Alice Horton</a>.

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<h2>Other Television and Film Work</h2>
In addition to her extensive soap opera career, Maree Cheatham also appeared in a variety of other television shows. Her guest roles included appearances in popular series such as Desperate Housewives, Cold Case, Monk, The West Wing, Scrubs, Judging Amy, Profiler, Dharma & Greg, The Nanny, Quantum Leap, Cagney & Lacey, and Gunsmoke. She appeared in the soap opera Passions as the character Mona in 2002.

Cheatham's film credits include notable appearances in America’s Sweethearts, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._&_Mrs._Smith_(2005_film)">Mr. & Mrs. Smith</a>, and Rumor Has It. She also made a memorable cameo as a flight attendant in the romantic comedy The Wedding Singer.

<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>
Maree Cheatham was first married to actor Bill Arvin, known for his roles in the television series 12 O'Clock High and the film Alexander the Great. After their divorce, she married Robert “Bobbo” Staron, a singer and songwriter.

Active in the entertainment industry since the 1960s, Maree Cheatham is recognized for her versatility across both comedic and dramatic roles. While her net worth has not been publicly disclosed, her longevity and range in television and film underscore a successful acting career. Her work remains a notable part of American daytime and primetime television history.

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