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Donna Reed
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.
Known For

It's a Wonderful Life
as Mary Hatch

The Picture of Dorian Gray
as Gladys Hallward
Television: The First Fifty Years
as Donna Stone (archive footage)

From Here to Eternity
as Alma 'Lorene' Burke

And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self (archive footage)

The Far Horizons
as Sacajawea

Shadow of the Thin Man
as Molly Ford

The Last Time I Saw Paris
as Marion Ellswirth

Scandal Sheet
as Julie Allison

Gun Fury
as Jennifer Ballard