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Donna Douglas - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 26, 1933 |
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| Died | January 01, 2015 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Pride, Louisiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Donna Douglas's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her role as Elly May Clampett on the CBS sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies' (1962–1971). |
Intro
Donna Douglas was an American actress and singer best known for playing Elly May Clampett on the television series 'The Beverly Hillbillies.'
Early Life & Background
Donna Douglas was born Doris Ione Smith on September 26, 1933, in Pride, Louisiana. She was raised in Louisiana and attended St. Gerard Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, where she was named 'Miss Baton Rouge' and later, 'Miss New Orleans' in 1957.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Elly May Clampett on 'The Beverly Hillbillies' (1962–1971)
- Starred in the film 'Frankie and Johnny' (1966) alongside Elvis Presley
- Appeared in 'The Twilight Zone' episode 'Eye of the Beholder' (1960)
- Worked as a gospel singer and wrote children's books later in her career
Trivia
- Was a finalist in the Miss America pageant system (Miss New Orleans, 1957)
- Became a real estate agent after her acting career
- Filed a lawsuit against Disney over 'Sister Act,' claiming similarities to a book she had written
FAQs
People also ask
When was Donna Douglas born?
Donna Douglas was born the 26 September 1933.
Where is Donna Douglas from?
Pride, Louisiana, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 26th, 1933, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 26, 1933, gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly was captured in Memphis, Tennessee, along with his wife and two associates. During the arrest, Kelly reportedly shouted "Don't shoot, G-Men!"—a term that became synonymous with FBI agents. He was later convicted for the kidnapping of Charles Urschel and sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Day of the week: September 26th, 1933 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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