Anne Lockhart, most famous for portraying Lieutenant Sheba in Battlestar Galactica, was born on September 6th, 1963, in New York City, New York.
Lockhart rose to fame in the late 70s when she took on the role of Lieutenant Sheba in the original Battlestar Galactica TV show.
This show helped Lockhart cement herself as the iconic actress she is known as today. Her career spans over seven decades! With that in mind, let us hop right into the life and career of Miss Lockhart!
Leading up to her time on Battlestar Galactica, Lockhart has over 25 acting credits!
Lockhart’s first on-screen appearance was in 1958, in a short called T Is for Tumbleweed. The following year she began appearing in the famous sitcom Lassie. Lockhart played three characters in various episodes of the show from 1959 to 1962. Little did anyone that Lockhart was a breakout star in the making.
She also appeared on other recognizable shows like The Magical World of Disney, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and Happy Days. Three years following her appearance on Happy Days, she would take on the role that defines her career!
Now, let us move on to what you all of you came here for, Lockhart’s time on Battlestar Galactica!
Battlestar Galactic (the original TV series) is a beloved sci-fiction show set in a futuristic OuterSpace. The show aired from 1978 to 1979 and has a total of 21 episodes. Although the show was short-lived, it became a cult-classic.
Lockhart portrayed the character of Lieutenant Sheba, a commander’s daughter, and a Viper pilot. This role catapulted Lockhart’s career, creating numerous acting opportunities in the future!
Some of the other noteworthy TV shows and films Lockhart has appeared in include,
- The Incredible Hulk (TV Series)
- Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (TV Series)
- The Little Mermaid (Film)
- Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)
- The West Wing (TV Series)
- Bolt (Film)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series)
- Tangled (Film)
As you can see, there are some major Disney titles there! Lockhart did additional voices for both The Little Mermaid and Tangled. Her talent is vast and wide!
Lockhart’s most recent works include Chicago Fire, The Silent Natural, and one episode of Star Trek Continues. There is not any news if she has any new projects in the works.
Anne Lockhart is a pop-culture icon who continues to grow her legacy! We loved her as Lieutenant Sheba and cannot wait for her to grace us with another groundbreaking on-screen role!