Shelley Fabares

Biography

Shelley Fabares, born Michele Marie Fabares on January 19, 1944, in Santa Monica, California, is an American actress and singer. She gained prominence for her role as Mary Stone, the daughter of Donna Reed, on the television series The Donna Reed Show from 1958 to 1963. Fabares is also recognized for her portrayal of Francine Webster on the sitcom One Day at a Time, which aired from 1978 to 1984, and as Christine Armstrong, the love interest and eventual wife of Hayden Fox, on Coach from 1989 to 1997. In addition to her television work, she co-starred with Elvis Presley in three films. Fabares achieved success in music as well, with her 1962 recording of "Johnny Angel" reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.