Tomlin, Cannon, Esty Fete Sally Kellerman As She Receives Art Gilmore Award 5/15

Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress who created the infamous role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Holuihan in Robert Altman's classic film, "M*A*SH," will be honored with the prestigious Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award presented by the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters (PPB) at an exclusive luncheon for 450 guests to be held at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, CA on Friday, May 15, 2009.

Notables currently announced who will be on hand to fete Kellerman include: Jonathan D. Krane, Lily Tomlin, Brenda Vaccaro, Hal David, Dyan Cannon, Helen Borgers, Bud Cort, Val Garay, Bob Esty, Stanley Dorfman, Robert Forster, Chuck Southcutt and Hal Kanter. PPB honors those broadcasting and entertainment industry stars who have contributed so much to our lives over the years.

Kellerman was born in Long Beach, California to Edith Baine (nee Vaughn) and John Helm Kellerman. She attended Hollywood High School, where she was "bitten by the acting bug," and continued her studies at Los Angeles City College. She also studied at The Actors Studio in Los Angeles with Jeff Corey and famous classmates, including: Shirley Knight, Jack Nicholson, Robert Towne, Robert Blake, James Colburn and Roger Corman.

The actress has amassed an impressive Résumé of hundreds of memorable feature film, television and theatre credits. She began her television career appearing on "Outer Limits." Other television appearances include roles on the Pilot Episode of "Star Trek" and in episodes of "Kraft Suspense Theatre" and "Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre." She has starred in "Back To School," opposite Rodney Dangerfield, "Big Blonde" and "Boynton Beach Club." Kellerman's film work includes starring roles in the movies the "Last of The Red Hot Lovers," "Slither," "Foxes" and "A Little Romance." She has been doing voiceover work for over 30 years for clients like Hidden Valley Salad Dressing and Milky Way, and everything in between.

The main source of her passion besides her family and film career is her love of music and singing, which she has been doing since she was a child. Under contract with Verve Records at the age of 18, Kellerman has been blessed with a signature voice and style as well as an uncanny ability to make a song her own. Her current critically-acclaimed CD entitled, "Sally," was just released earlier this year. The Los Angeles Times has hailed Kellerman as "someone who has the full package of skills...required to establish herself as a first-rate jazz and blues-tinged vocalist." Cabaret Scene Magazine has written: "Kellerman, in her own natural style, buoyed by a phenomenally youthful radiance, gives a sexy, sensuous set of blues, swing, and delivers ballads in her signature raspy, languid growl. She is easy to listen to, easy to look at and uncompromising laid back. Her new CD, choice of material and first rate collaborators show a resurgent musician with a solid Résumé and a bright future." Music Connection Magazine wrote: Kellerman is not only gifted with a deep, rich voice, but her music also embodies a unique and original sound that is unmistakable. This lady sings with the personality of a true actress. Sally Kellerman is one class act!" Kellerman's CD is available in all stores, on Amazon.com and on ITunes.

She is married to renowned film producer and Renaissance man, Jonathan D. Krane. Kellerman adopted her sister's daughter, Claire, in the late 60's, and then she and Krane adopted twin children at birth, Jack and Hannah, who recently graduated from high school. In addition to currently focusing on her burgeoning singing career, Kellerman is working on a book about her life and many experiences. Kellerman also contributes time and energy to numerous worthy causes including the Hereditary Disease Foundation, Jewish Family Services, AIDS Research and the environment.

Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters was founded in 1966 by announcer Art Gilmore and a group of 178 original members. Edgar Bergen (Charlie McCarthy) was the founding Chairman of the Board. Jim Jordan (Fibber McGee) was the second Chairman followed by Ralph Edwards, the third Chairman. Jeanne DeVivier Brown is the current Chairman of the Board. To learn more about Sally Kellerman, please visit www.sallykellerman.com. To learn more about Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters, please visit www.ppbwebsite.org.

 

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