Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Awards & recognition
- Iowa Women's Hall of Fame · 2021
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Drama · 1962
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1954
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1954 · nominated
Filmography26 titles
It's a Wonderful Life
From Here to Eternity
Ransom!
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Scandal Sheet
Shadow of the Thin Man
Dallas
Beyond Mombasa
The Donna Reed Show
Backlash
Hangman's Knot
They Were Expendable
The Caddy
The Love Boat
Pepe
The Far Horizons
Green Dolphin Street
The Human Comedy
The Courtship of Andy Hardy
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Raiders of the Seven Seas
Trouble Along the Way
Gun Fury
Eyes in the Night
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Three Hours to Kill