Sally Kellerman Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘MASH’ Star As ‘Hot Lips Houlihan’ Was 84
By Bruce Haring
February 24, 2022 2:42pm
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Sally Kellerman, whose long career was best known for her portrayal of US Army Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic film MASH, has died. She was 84 and died today at an assisted living facilty in Woodland Hills, Calif from complications of dementia.
Kellerman’s career lasted more than 60 years and spanned several aspects of show business. In addition to the film MASH (the TV series was abbreviated M*A*S*H), she was in a number of Altman films, including Brewster McCloud, Welcome to LA, and The Player.
Her resume includes such films as Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Back to School, as well as television shows Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, and The Outer Limits.
In addition to acting, Kellerman recorded two music albums and contributed songs to the soundtracks for Brewster McCloud, Lost Horizon, Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins, and Boris and Natasha: The Movie.
Her smoky, sensual voice also saw her do voiceover work for such brands as Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing, Mercedes-Benz, and Revlon.
In April 2013, she released her memoir, Read My Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life, describing her life in the entertainment business.
Born in Long Beach, Calif., the family moved to Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley when she was in fifth grade. The Kellermans moved to the Park La Brea complex in Hollywood and Sally Kellerman attended Hollywood High School. While she was not a great student, she acted in a school production of Meet Me in St. Louis.
She attended Los Angeles City College and enrolled in acting classes, then joined a stage production of Look Back in Anger. That production featured Jack Nicholson, Dean Stockwell and Robert Blake.
Her first film was the 1957 Reform School Girl. She went on to spend most of the 1960s in various television appearances, (Helen Hayes won for Airport) with her big break arriving in 1970 via MASH. She earned a Best Actress in a Supporting Role nomination, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe and the Kansas City Film Critics Circle award for Best Supporting Actress.
Kellerman was married to writer-director Rick Edelstein (Starsky & Hutch), divorcing after two years. She married producer Jonathan D. Krane in 1980, who predeceased her.
Survivors include her son, Jack Krane. No memorial plans have been revealed.
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By Bruce Haring
February 24, 2022 2:42pm
Mega Agency; Everett Collection
Sally Kellerman, whose long career was best known for her portrayal of US Army Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic film MASH, has died. She was 84 and died today at an assisted living facilty in Woodland Hills, Calif from complications of dementia.
Kellerman’s career lasted more than 60 years and spanned several aspects of show business. In addition to the film MASH (the TV series was abbreviated M*A*S*H), she was in a number of Altman films, including Brewster McCloud, Welcome to LA, and The Player.
Her resume includes such films as Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Back to School, as well as television shows Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, and The Outer Limits.
In addition to acting, Kellerman recorded two music albums and contributed songs to the soundtracks for Brewster McCloud, Lost Horizon, Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins, and Boris and Natasha: The Movie.
Her smoky, sensual voice also saw her do voiceover work for such brands as Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing, Mercedes-Benz, and Revlon.
In April 2013, she released her memoir, Read My Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life, describing her life in the entertainment business.
Born in Long Beach, Calif., the family moved to Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley when she was in fifth grade. The Kellermans moved to the Park La Brea complex in Hollywood and Sally Kellerman attended Hollywood High School. While she was not a great student, she acted in a school production of Meet Me in St. Louis.
She attended Los Angeles City College and enrolled in acting classes, then joined a stage production of Look Back in Anger. That production featured Jack Nicholson, Dean Stockwell and Robert Blake.
Her first film was the 1957 Reform School Girl. She went on to spend most of the 1960s in various television appearances, (Helen Hayes won for Airport) with her big break arriving in 1970 via MASH. She earned a Best Actress in a Supporting Role nomination, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe and the Kansas City Film Critics Circle award for Best Supporting Actress.
Kellerman was married to writer-director Rick Edelstein (Starsky & Hutch), divorcing after two years. She married producer Jonathan D. Krane in 1980, who predeceased her.
Survivors include her son, Jack Krane. No memorial plans have been revealed.
Sally Kellerman Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘MASH’ Star Who Played “Hot Lips” Houlihan Was 84
Sally Kellerman Dies: Oscar-Nominated 'MASH' Star 'Hot Lips Houlihan' Was 84
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