Donna Douglas

Donna Douglas
Douglas in 1967
Born	Doris Ione Smith (1932-09-26)September 26, 1932 Pride, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	January 1, 2015(2015-01-01) (aged 82) Zachary, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting place	Bluff Creek Community Cemetery, Bluff Creek, Louisiana
Occupations	Actress singer writer comedienne real estate agent inspirational speaker
Years active	1956–2008
Spouses	Roland John Bourgeois Jr. ​ ​ (m. 1951; div. 1954)​ Robert M. Leeds ​ ​ (m. 1971; div. 1980)​
Children	1

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.