Donna Reed
Donna Reed, born Donna Belle Mullenger in 1921, left an indelible mark on American cinema and television over four decades. Her performance as Mary Hatch Bailey in Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” solidified her status as a leading actress, while her Oscar-winning portrayal of Lorene Burke in “From Here to Eternity” showcased her versatility. Reed’s decade-long stint as Donna Stone in “The Donna Reed Show” further entrenched her in the cultural zeitgeist, earning her multiple Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe. Her enduring appeal transcends eras, making her a beloved figure in entertainment history.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
41 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | It’s a Wonderful Night of the Living Dead | Mary Bailey | Film |
| 1997 | Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas | Mary Bailey (archive footage) | Film |
| 1983 | Deadly Lessons | Miss Wade | Film |
| 1960 | Pepe | Donna Reed | Film |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show | Donna Stone | TV |
| 1958 | The Whole Truth | Carol Poulton | Film |
| 1956 | The Benny Goodman Story | Alice Hammond | Film |
| 1956 | Beyond Mombasa | Ann Wilson | Film |
| 1956 | Ransom! | Edith Stannard | Film |
| 1956 | Backlash | Karyl Orton | Film |
| 1955 | The Far Horizons | Sacajawea | Film |
| 1954 | The Last Time I Saw Paris | Marion Ellswirth | Film |
| 1954 | They Rode West | Laurie MacKaye | Film |
| 1953 | Trouble Along the Way | Alice Singleton | Film |
| 1953 | Gun Fury | Jennifer Ballard | Film |
| 1953 | From Here to Eternity | Alma 'Lorene' Burke | Film |
| 1953 | The Caddy | Kathy Taylor | Film |
| 1953 | Raiders of the Seven Seas | Alida | Film |
| 1952 | Scandal Sheet | Julie Allison | Film |
| 1952 | Hangman's Knot | Molly Hull | Film |
| 1951 | Saturday's Hero | Melissa McCabe | Film |
| 1949 | Chicago Deadline | Rosita Jean D'Ur | Film |
| 1948 | Beyond Glory | Ann Daniels | Film |
| 1947 | Green Dolphin Street | Marguerite Patourel | Film |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Mary Hatch | Film |
| 1945 | They Were Expendable | Lt. Sandy Davyss | Film |
| 1945 | The Picture of Dorian Gray | Gladys Hallward | Film |
| 1944 | See Here, Private Hargrove | Carol Holiday | Film |
| 1943 | Thousands Cheer | Drug Store Customer | Film |
| 1943 | The Human Comedy | Bess Macauley | Film |
| 1943 | Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case | Marcia Bradburn | Film |
| 1943 | Sucker Bait | Geraldine - Waitress | Film |
| 1942 | Calling Dr. Gillespie | Marcia Bradburn | Film |
| 1942 | The Courtship of Andy Hardy | Melodie Nesbit | Film |
| 1942 | Eyes in the Night | Barbara Lawry | Film |
| 1942 | The Bugle Sounds | Sally Hanson | Film |
| 1942 | Mokey | Anthea Delano | Film |
| 1942 | Apache Trail | Rosalia Martinez | Film |
| 1941 | Babes on Broadway | Secretary (uncredited) | Film |
| 1941 | The Get-Away | Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly | Film |
| 1941 | Shadow of the Thin Man | Molly Ford | Film |
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