| Maureen Arthur | |
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| Born | Maureen Arthur April 15, 1934 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967 - present |
| Spouse | Aaron Ruben |
Maureen Arthur (born April 15, 1934 in San Jose, California) is an American actress.
Arthur appeared in numerous movies and television programs from the late 1950s through the early 1990s as well as on Broadway.[1][2]
On television she appeared in such programs as Bourbon Street Beat, The Red Skelton Hour, Perry Mason, Branded, I Spy, The Monkees, The Flying Nun, Love, American Style, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Sanford and Son, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Murder, She Wrote, and Matlock.[3]
In 1967, in arguably her most prominent single movie role, she portrayed Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.[4] Her catch phrase, "OK Charlie."
She also appeared on Broadway in the role of Ida Schwartz in Something Different.[5]
In the mid-1960s she recorded a pop tune on the Carlton record label titled "Don't Make The Angels Cry" and "What Does He Do With Her". A second single, "Don't Leave Me," was unreleased, though an acetate recording exists.
She was married to producer Aaron Ruben, who died January 30, 2010 at age 95. She has a son, Tom Ruben.
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Hedy LaRue: "A secretary was ordered to be assigned to you. I'm your assignation." [1]