
Donna Douglas
Known for ActingBorn 1933-09-26Died 2015-01-02Pride Louisiana USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 – January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS's The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. Although Douglas was an active actress in the 1960s, she was still relatively unknown when selected from among 500 young actresses to work alongside veteran actor and dancer Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies. This series ran for nine consecutive seasons, beginning in 1962 and ending in 1971. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer. During the 1966 summer hiatus of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas made her only starring feature film appearance, cast as Frankie in Fred de Cordova's Frankie and Johnny (1966) alongside Elvis Presley. The film proved popular but it did little to advance Douglas' big-screen career. With the 1973 death of Hillbillies co-star Irene Ryan, and Max Baer Jr.'s refusal to participate, Douglas joined Nancy Kulp and Buddy Ebsen in 1981 as the only original cast members to appear in the reunion movie, Return of the Beverly Hillbillies. Douglas was a guest star on a number of other television programs and the subject of paper dolls, dolls, coloring books, and various toys during the height of the show's popularity. In a 2003 interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict", she summed up her views on the role: "Elly May was like a slice out of my life. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. Even to this day it's shown every day somewhere. But, as with any abilities, she may open a door for you, but you have to have substance or integrity to advance you through that door." In 1992, Douglas and Baer attended Buddy Ebsen's 84th birthday celebration in Beverly Hills, California. In 1993, Douglas, Ebsen, and Baer reunited on The Jerry Springer Show, and for a final time in a CBS-TV television special, The Legend of The Beverly Hillbillies. In December 2010, Mattel released a new collection of three Barbies called the Classic TV Collection. These dolls were Samantha Stephens (from Bewitched, played by Elizabeth Montgomery), Jeannie (from I Dream of Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden) and Elly May Clampett.Read more
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The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
2019 · Movie
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Turtle Races
1991 · Movie
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E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · Series
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The Twilight Zone
1959 · Series
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The Nanny
1993 · Series
The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies
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The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies
1993 · Movie
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North by Northwest
1959 · Movie
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Night Gallery
1970 · Series
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The Jack Benny Program
1950 · Series
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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
1989 · Series
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Project U.F.O.
1978 · Series
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Adam-12
1968 · Series
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77 Sunset Strip
1958 · Series
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McMillan & Wife
1971 · Series
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Lover Come Back
1961 · Movie
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The Beverly Hillbillies
1962 · Series
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The Bob Hope Show
1950 · Series
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Mister Ed
1961 · Series
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Route 66
1960 · Series
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The Detectives
1959 · Series
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Sam Benedict
1962 · Series
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Thriller
1960 · Series
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Career
1959 · Movie
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Bells Are Ringing
1960 · Movie
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Lock-Up
1959 · Series
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Surfside 6
1960 · Series
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Pete and Gladys
1960 · Series
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Li'l Abner
1959 · Movie
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Love, American Style
1969 · Series
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The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
1981 · Movie
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The Aquanauts
1960 · Series
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Frankie and Johnny
1966 · Movie
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Cain's Hundred
1961 · Series

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An Awesome Christmas
2007 · Movie