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Donna Reed
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27 January 1921 - 14 January 1986
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Donna Reed was born on January 27, 1921 in Iowa. Her real name is Donnabelle Mullenger. The parents of the future actress were strict and in the upbringing of children adhered to Methodist traditions. Because of this, she studied diligently and understood how hard work was. Her childhood was spent on a small farm away from civilization, so for a long time she had no real idea of the world of show business. After high school, Donna moved to Los Angeles in 1938 to attend college. Her dreams at the
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Donna Reed was born on January 27, 1921 in Iowa. Her real name is Donnabelle Mullenger. The parents of the future actress were strict and in the upbringing of children adhered to Methodist traditions. Because of this, she studied diligently and understood how hard work was. Her childhood was spent on a small farm away from civilization, so for a long time she had no real idea of the world of show business.
After high school, Donna moved to Los Angeles in 1938 to attend college. Her dreams at the time revolved around the radio industry, where she planned to work as a presenter.
Her film debut took place in 1941, when she played several episodic roles that did not attract much attention. But that was just the beginning of her rise as an actress. She gained recognition and real popularity after the release of The Donna Reed Show. In the blink of an eye, the program captured the attention and hearts of viewers, becoming part of their daily lives. At the same time, the project brought the actress two Golden Globe Awards.
In 1946, Donna appeared in the film.
"This wonderful life" It was praised by both viewers and critics. This was followed by a flurry of offers from leading American film companies, from which the actress had already chosen the roles that she really wanted to play. And already 1953 brought her an Oscar for playing in the film.
From now on and forever on” .
Donna Reed died at the age of 64 in 1986. The cause of death was stomach cancer. She spent her last days in a mansion in Beverly Hills.
Speaking about this actress, it is impossible not to take into account the contribution she made to the development of American cinema. To this day, many honor her work, in her native Dainson, a festival is held in her name.