Introduction :
Here’s the general introduction of Donaa Douglas, she was an American actress achieved significant fame with her portrayal of Elly May Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Let’s going to know about some part of her early life, career and major focus on her net worth.
Donna Douglas’s Net Worth :
When Donna Douglas died in 2015, her net worth at that time estimated as, between $500,000 and $1 million. This estimate includes her earnings from her television career, real estate ventures, book sales, and public appearances
Early Life :
Now, in this point we discuss her early life, Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1932, in Pride, Louisiana. Donna was the daughter of Emmet Ratcliff Smith and Elma Robinson. She got her early education from St. Gerard Catholic School. She was best player of softball and basketball. Douglas gained first title “Miss Baton Rouge” and second title in her life is “Miss New Orleans” in 1957.
Personal Life :
Donna Douglas shortly discussing her personal life, Roland Bourgeois Jr and Donna Douglas married in 1949, he was her first husband and they had one child. The couple divorced in 1954. After divorce she married again with Robert M. Leeds, her director on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” in 1971. Her second marriage was not going successful, unfortunately they divorced in 1980. Sadly, on january 1,2015 in Baton Rouge General Hospital from pancreatic cancer she died at the age of 82 years.
Career Journey :
Donna started her career when she was move to New York city she work as a model for toothpaste ads. Later, Douglas appeared in the television shows “The Twilight Zone,” “Checkmate,” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” and “Adam 12.” In the year 1958 she appeared in “The Phil Silvers Show”.
The Beverly Hillbillies :
Douglas’s was cast as Elly May Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies,”during 1962 to 1971when this show on aired on tv screen. she was selected out of 500 actresses for this role. After the show wrapped, Douglas received her real estate license, a field she didn’t remain in very long due to her continuation in the show biz world. She became a gospel singer and was a speaker at churches, youth groups, schools, and colleges around the United States.
Frankie and Johnny :
She was cast as Frankie in “Frankie and Johnny” opposite Elvis Presley. While the film was popular and did well at the box office, Douglas never advanced her big-screen career.
Return of the Beverly Hillbillies :
In 1981, she joined Nancy Kulp and Buddy Ebsen as the only original cast members to appear in the reunion movie “Return of the Beverly Hillbillies.” Their co-star Irene Ryan had died in 1972, followed by the death of Raymond Bailey in 1980.
Lawsuits :
In June 1993, Douglas filed a lawsuit against Disney, Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, their production companies, that claimed the film “Sister Act” a book “A Nun in the Closet.”
