Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Actor

Denison, Iowa, USA
January 27, 1921

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.

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Representative Works

The Far Horizons
The Far Horizons
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Gun Fury
Gun Fury
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The Caddy
The Caddy
6.3
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Ransom!
Ransom!
7.2
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Hangman's Knot
Hangman's Knot
6.6
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Deadly Lessons
Deadly Lessons
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Backlash
Backlash
6.5
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

It's a Wonderful Life
1946Winner

Best Performance

It's a Wonderful Life

From Here to Eternity
1953Nominee

Best Performance

From Here to Eternity

The Picture of Dorian Gray
1945Nominee

Best Performance

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Career Highlights

The Last Time I Saw Paris
1954Highlight

Best Performance

The Last Time I Saw Paris

The Far Horizons
1955Highlight

Best Performance

The Far Horizons

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