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Donna Douglas
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Actor Born: 1939 in Baywood, LA Biography:Though she appeared in feature films before and after the much-loved '60s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies", American actress "Donna Douglas" will always be remembered as the buxom, blue-eyed tomboy Elly May Clampett. She was born Doris Smith in Baywood, LA, and grew up to be very much like Elly May in that she always had a special affinity for animals and nature. As a teen, Douglas was a cheerleader and won some beauty contests, notably the title of Miss New Orleans 1957. From there Douglas appeared as the Letters Girl on "The Perry Como Show" and later appeared on "The Steve Allen Show" as a Billboard Girl. She made her feature-film debut in "Career Girl" (1959) and followed it up with a co-starring role in the "Rock Hudson"/"Doris Day" screwball comedy "Lover Come Back" (1960). She was cast as Elly May in 1962 and remained with the series through its demise in 1971. Later, she returned for a "Beverly... Full Biography | |||
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