Donna Douglas (born September 26, 1933) is a Louisiana-born American character actress and real estate agent. The naturally blonde Douglas is best-known for her role as Elly May Clampett, daughter of Jed Clampett (portrayed by Buddy Ebsen), in the long-running television series "The Beverly Hillbillies", which made her one of the most popular television stars of the 1960s.

Early life and career

Born Dorothy Smith in tiny Pride in East Baton Rouge Parish, Donna grew up in Louisiana on her grandparents' farm, loving "critters" and nature, climbing trees, swinging on vines and playing American football and softball.