Donna Douglas (born Doris Smith; September 26, 1932 – January 1, 2015) was an American actress, best known for her role as Elly May Clampett in the CBS television series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971).
Early Life: Born in Pride, Louisiana, Douglas participated in beauty pageants and was crowned Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans in 1957.
Career: She began her acting career with small roles in television shows like The Twilight Zone and 77 Sunset Strip. Her breakthrough role came with The Beverly Hillbillies, where she portrayed the tomboyish and animal-loving Elly May. After the show's success, she found it challenging to escape the Elly May persona, although she did appear in other projects. She also pursued a career in gospel music.
The Beverly Hillbillies: Her portrayal of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Elly%20May%20Clampett">Elly May Clampett</a> made her a household name. The show revolved around a poor family from the Ozarks who strike oil and move to Beverly Hills, adapting to a new life of wealth.
Later Years: In later years, she was involved in various lawsuits related to the The Beverly Hillbillies franchise. She also wrote a cookbook featuring Southern recipes.
Death: Douglas died on January 1, 2015, at the age of 82, from pancreatic cancer.
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