Anne Haney's illustrious career in the entertainment industry unfolded in her mid-40s, a remarkable feat considering she had previously devoted herself to raising a daughter and caring for a husband. After her daughter left for college and her husband's passing, Haney embarked on a new chapter in her life, opting to pursue acting. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she studied drama, radio, and television at the University of North Carolina, where she met her husband, John Haney.
Following her education, Haney briefly applied her skills at a Memphis television station before settling down with her husband and focusing on family life. She described those years as "lovely," filled with social events, volunteer work, and a passion for bridge. However, as the 1970s approached, Haney began seeking opportunities in local theatre productions and television commercials. Her talents soon led her to join a touring company, where she performed the role of the maid in Noël Coward's "Fallen Angels" for two years.
Upon joining the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of T.V. and Radio Artists, Haney and her husband made plans to relocate to Southern California after his retirement. However, when Mr. Haney passed away due to kidney disease in 1980, Anne Haney decided to make the move to California on her own. Not long after her arrival, she secured an agent and landed a role in the film "Hopscotch" (1980),starring Walter Matthau.
As her career gained momentum, Haney also secured roles on stage, including the notable part of Margaret Fielding in the Theatre West production of "Verdigris." When asked if she ever dwelled on the possibility that she had started her career too late, Haney responded that "this is gravy to me. It's a wonderful way to spend the last third of my life."
