Donna Douglas, born Doris Ione Smith on the 26th of September, 1932 and buried January 1, 2015. She was an American actor. Her character in the role of Elly Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971) is well-known. After her acting career Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel musician inspiring speaker, and author of books written for kids as well as adults.Hal B. Wallis viewed the Sullivan episode and decided to cast her in the role of Marjorie Burke in the movie drama Career (1959), starring Anthony Franciosa, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine. The role of Marjorie Burke in the musical comedy Li'l Abner (1959), and as the secretary in the comedy/romance Lover Come back (1961) with Rock Hudson, Doris Day, were her next roles. She also made a number of television appearances during the 1950s and 1960s, including the show "Eye of the Beholder" of The Twilight Zone (1960). In four episodes of CBS the detective show Checkmate she was Barbara Simmons. U.S. Tightrope as well as Marshal, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and Bachelor Father, Adam-12 and Route 66 are some of her other credits. Douglas was also in Thriller season 1 episode 16 "The Hungry Glass".
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