Charlene Polite was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Star Trek,” “Memory of Us,” and “Mayberry R.F.D.”
Personal and Family Life
Born on June 30, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, Charlene graduated from Youngstown University in the mid-1960s. She married her first husband, poet Frank Polite, shortly after graduation. Later, she moved to San Francisco to work with the American Conservatory Theater, which was led by Tony Award nominee William Ball. She divorced Polite in the late 1960s and married actor Ramon Bieri.
Career
Charlene had a brief film career, acting in several movies and television shows during the late 1960s and early 1970s. After her film career ended in 1976, she chose to focus on raising her stepson and performing in regional theater. Her last years were marked by a return to her roots in Youngstown, Ohio.
Death and Legacy
Charlene Polite passed away on June 21, 1999, in Youngstown, Ohio, due to complications from breast cancer. Described as “a true child of the 1960s,” she left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Though she gave up her film aspirations, her vibrant personality and sense of humor were remembered fondly by friends and family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Quella carogna dell’ispettore Sterling | 1968-04-13 | Anne |
| Memory of Us | 1974-05-01 | Stella |
| Love Hate Love | 1971-02-09 | Secretary |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Vanna |
| Mayberry R.F.D. | 1968-09-23 | Tanya Lubov |