Quick Facts
Born:
1921-01-27
Birthplace:
Denison, Iowa, USA
Credits:
62 Total Roles
Donna Reed
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Biography
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Donna Reed (born Donna Belle Mullenger; January 27, 1921 – January 14, 1986) was an American film and television actress and producer. Her career spanned more than 40 years, with performances in more than 40 films. She is well known for her role as Mary Hatch Bailey in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. In 1953 she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Lorene Burke in the war drama From Here to Eternity.
Reed is known for her work in television, notably as Donna Stone in the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–66). She received numerous Emmy Award nominations for this role and the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Star in 1963.
Donna Reed (born Donna Belle Mullenger; January 27, 1921 – January 14, 1986) was an American film and television actress and producer. Her career spanned more than 40 years, with performances in more than 40 films. She is well known for her role as Mary Hatch Bailey in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. In 1953 she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Lorene Burke in the war drama From Here to Eternity.
Reed is known for her work in television, notably as Donna Stone in the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–66). She received numerous Emmy Award nominations for this role and the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Star in 1963.
Known For
It's a Wonderful Life
Mary Hatch
From Here to Eternity
Alma 'Lorene' Burke
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Gladys Hallward
Dallas
Miss Ellie Southworth Ewing Farlow
The Love Boat
Polly Sullivan
They Were Expendable
Lt. Sandy Davyss
Shadow of the Thin Man
Molly Ford
The Oscars
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Say Hey, Willie Mays! MOVIE | Self (archive video) |
| 2022 | Rat Pack MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1999 | Television: The First Fifty Years MOVIE | Donna Stone (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas MOVIE | Mary Bailey (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait TV | Self |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1983 | Deadly Lessons MOVIE | Miss Wade |
| 1979 | The Best Place to Be MOVIE | Sheila Callahan |
| 1978 | Dallas TV | Miss Ellie Southworth Ewing Farlow |