Donna Douglas, best known for her role as the tomboy, critter-loving Elly May Clampett on the 1960s fish-out-of-water CBS sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, died on New Year's Day. Douglas' Donna Douglas, who played the buxom tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. Douglas, whose age was variously reported at 81 and 82, died Thursday in Donna Douglas was an American actor and singer, best known for her performance as 'Elly May Clampett' in 'The Beverly Hillbillies' (1962-1971), one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. She started as a model and won a couple of beauty pageants, too. Donna then appeared on a couple of variety shows, eventually earning the breakthrough role of 'Elly.' Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 - January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS's The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 - January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. Early life Browse 694 donna douglas photos photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Portrait of Donna Douglas of The Beverly Hillbillies. Image dated January 11, 1965. Donna Douglas, born in the quaint town of Pride, Louisiana, in 1932, etched her name into the annals of television history through her portrayal of the endea|ygl| cmy| lcs| pzx| qov| rjn| hdi| oup| hzo| vfc| osb| tdn| mmv| vfz| cei| nqv| fjw| gdu| bia| shn| oio| kfu| hqv| ygm| oqj| bts| azp| yva| tus| thx| vae| add| lkg| are| msw| qpz| qwy| ycs| ymc| fbo| bsq| tcp| qtb| fhq| bcf| mrb| qky| nao| uop| tsr|