A devoted christian, douglas was also a noted gospel singer. Douglas worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music and wrote a biblicalthemed children s book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Donna douglas is best known for her role as ellie mae clampett on the 60 s tv series, the beverly hillbillies, and she was tailormade for the role. Donna is survived by her son, three grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and one brother. Books by donna douglas author of the nightingale girls. They claimed that there were over 100 similarities between the books and the film. See more ideas about donna douglas, the beverly hillbillies and american actress.
Tmz reports that donna douglas has passed away on new years day at the age of. Book 1 in the yorkshire blitz trilogy by douglas, donna isbn. The world is less glamorous today, because donna douglas, who played glamorous pinup tomboy elly may clampett on the beverly hillbillies, died yesterday morning at her home in louisiana. Author donna douglass complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Nightingales series donna douglas 7 books collection. Donna douglas is a louisianaborn american actress, primarily known for her charactertype roles the naturally blondeheaded donna douglas is bestknown for her role as the daughter of jed clampett portrayed by actor buddy ebsen, elly may clampett, in the longrunning tv series the beverly hillbillies, which made her one of the most popular television stars of the 1960s. The first in the series, the nightingale girls, follows the lives of three girls from very different backgrounds as they join the nightingale. I actually met the author, donna douglas elly may from the beverly hillbillies, at an author s convention. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, career, and achievements. Donna douglas books list of books by author donna douglas. Children s stories with a bible touch came with a coloring book and was geared towards kids. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Donna douglas september 26, 1933 january 1, 2015 was an american.
Thank you donna, i have been waiting for this type of book for a long time. Jan 19, 2015 donna douglas, the actress, who has died aged 82, was best known for playing elly may clampett, the buxom backwoods tomboy in sprayon jeans, in the 1960s american sitcom the beverly hillbillies. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Wikimediaabc network beverly hillbillies star donna douglas, who played the lovable blonde elly may clampett, passed away on new years day. Her granddaughter confirmed to tmz that she died while surrounded by her family. Feb 20, 2020 donna douglas is the author of the nightingale girls, a series of stories set in an east end hospital in the 1930s. The author, who published both the nurses of steeple street series and.
Raised on her grandparents farm in louisiana, her only companions were her cousins all boys and the critters. How did the animals, and one old horse in particular, s. Donna douglas is moving to orion for a new series of books set in yorkshire during world war ii. Nightingales series donna douglas 7 books collection by.
Her wonderful childrens book teaches that one can achieve success even in the most formidable circumstances if there is the right motivation. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover donnas. Nightingales series donna douglas 7 books collection book. In 2005 she filmed two pilot episodes for a children s program titled mirror, mirror. Douglas worked in real estate, recorded country and gospel music and wrote a biblicalthemed childrens book. Miss donnas mulberry acres farm kindle edition by donna. Childrens stories with a bible touch actors who think they can sing. Donna douglas does not have any children however she was married twice shes now a widow at seventy seven years old living somewhere in california. She also recorded two gospel albums and authored a childrens book called donnas critters and kids. Donna douglas, the actress who brought smiles to the faces of millions of americans as elly may clampett on the beverly hillbillies television show, passed away on new years day at age 81. Contentsshow early life donna douglas was born dorothy smith on september 26. Donna douglas september 26, 1933 january 1, 2015 was an american actress, bestknown for her role as elly may clampett in the longrunning tv series the beverly hillbillies born dorothy smith in baywood, louisiana, she grew up on the farm of her grandparents loving animals and nature, climbing trees, swinging on vines and playing football and softball. Childrens stories with a bible touch, and in november 2011, she released the childrens book miss donnas mulberry acres farm. Douglas nieceinlaw, charlene smith, confirmed to usa today that the actress died of pancreatic cancer at baton rouge general hospital.
Donna douglas is wellknown as elly may clampett on. Donna douglas, who has died of pancreatic cancer, played the buxom. She began writing stories on top of the coal shed in a south london back yard when she was a child, but has since graduated to a spare room at her home in york, where she lives with her husband and a cat called trevor. In november 2011, she released a new childrens book titled miss donnas mulberry acres farm. Donna douglas of beverly hillbillies passes away at 81. Im the author of the nightingale novels, a series of stories set in an east end hospital in the 1930s, published by arrow. Donna douglas and the cast, crew and making of the television show the beverly hillbillies.
In addition to recording two albums of gospel music, donna douglas sings gospel and donna douglas sings country and gospel back on the mountain, douglas has authored a childrens book, donnas critters and kids. Douglas was on the popular hillbillies show, which ran from 1962 to 1971, as the daughter of jed. Children s stories with a bible touch, which has bible stories featuring animals and is combined with a coloring book for ages two to seven. Donna douglas, known to fans of the beverly hillbillies as elly may clampett, died thursday at the age of 81, according to reports. Douglas was on the popular hillbillies show, which ran from 1962 to 1971, as the daughter of jed clampett, played by buddy ebsen, who tried to keep his newly wealthy family from going off the deep end. Donna douglas was an american actress and singer, best known for her performance as elly may clampett in the series the beverly hillbillies. She still speaks at church groups, youth groups, schools and colleges. I am the author of the nightingale novels, a series of stories set in an east end hospital in the 1930s, published by arrow. In 20, she released a cookbook named southern favorites with a taste of hollywood, which had a section on good manners, titled hollywood social graces. Jan 03, 2015 donna douglas, the actress who won over tv viewers as elly may clampett on the beverly hillbillies, has died. Baton rouge native donna douglas, better known as elly may clampett of the beverly hillbillies television show, signs a childrens book she authored during an appearance at a parkview baptist. Donna douglas, the actress, who has died aged 82, was best known for. Christian actress and \beverly hillbillies\ star donna.
Donna douglas is best known for her role as ellie mae clampett on the 60s tv series, the beverly hillbillies, and she was tailormade for the role. Actress the resume september 26, 1933january 1, 2015. Maybe some day i will have a read of the other nightingales books as they might be a nice change. Childrens stories with a bible touch, which has bible stories featuring animals and is. I actually met the author, donna douglas elly may from the beverly hillbillies, at an authors convention. Appeared in three episodes as 3 different characters in the tv series mr.
Donna douglas was an american actress and singer, known for her role as elly may clampett in cbs s the beverly hillbillies. Donna douglas, the actress, who has died aged 82, was best known for playing elly may clampett, the buxom backwoods tomboy in sprayon jeans, in. Browse donna douglass bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jan 06, 2015 after the show ended, douglas moved back to zachary, louisiana, to be near her only child, son danny bourgeois. See the complete nightingales series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Her granddaughter didnt say what she died of, but max baer jr. How did the animals, and one old horse in particular, save the day. The author, who published both the nurses of steeple street series and the nightingale girls series. Actress donna douglas passes away homecoming magazine. Donna douglas, the actress who won over tv viewers as elly may clampett on the beverly hillbillies, has died. Explore books by donna douglas with our selection at. Orion poaches donna douglas for new saga series the bookseller.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and. Sep 10, 2012 discover book depository s huge selection of donna douglas books online. Donna douglas was an american actress and singer, known for her role as elly may clampett in cbss the beverly hillbillies. In 2005 she filmed two pilot episodes for a childrens program titled mirror, mirror. Donna douglas does not have any children however she was married twice she s now a widow at seventy seven years old living somewhere in california. A nightingale christmas carol by donna douglas, 9781784750015, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. After the show ended, douglas moved back to zachary, louisiana, to be near her only child, son danny bourgeois. I am really enjoying this highly entertaining cookbook. The nightingales book series by donna douglas includes books the nightingale girls, the nightingale sisters, the nightingale nurses, and several more.
Nov 25, 2019 donna douglas is moving to orion for a new series of books set in yorkshire during world war ii. Orion poaches donna douglas for new saga series the. Donna douglas, beverly hillbillies star, dead at 81 report. Jan 02, 2015 donna douglas, known to fans of the beverly hillbillies as elly may clampett, died thursday at the age of 81, according to reports. The recipes themselves are tasty, uncomplicated and easily understandable. Donna douglas, who was best known for her role as elly may clampett on the beverly hillbillies tv show, has died.
Following her acting career, douglas became a real estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. Donna douglas has 18 books on goodreads with 23168 ratings. Discover book depositorys huge selection of donna douglas books online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Donna douglas wrote a new blog post introducing the nightingale nurses if youve preordered it on amazon youll probably know this already but ive finally had it confirmed that the third book in the nightingales serie. Donna douglas of beverly hillbillies passes away at 81 business. Donna douglas was an american actress and singer, known for her role as elly may clampett on the beverly hillbillies 19621971.
Donna douglas born doris smith classic retrovision. In november 2011, she released a new children s book titled miss donna s mulberry acres farm. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Contentsshow early life donna douglas was born dorothy smith on september 26, 1933 in pride, east baton rouge parish, louisiana, and raised at her grandparents farm in baywood, louisana. Donna douglas biography facts, childhood, family life. Family members said douglas passed away thursday surrounded by her. In addition to recording two albums of gospel music, donna douglas sings gospel and donna douglas sings country and gospel back on the mountain, douglas has authored a children s book, donna s critters and kids. Beverly hillbillies star donna douglas dead at 81 fox news. She has also made appearances in support of various christian childrens homes. View donna douglas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Donna douglas audio books, best sellers, author bio. This series of picture books, beautifully illustrated by gayle susan baizer, presents delightful stories that express enduring lessons from the animal.
The book included bible stories featuring animals combined with a coloring book. Donna douglas born september 26, 1933 is an american actress best known for her role as elly may clampett, in the longrunning television series the beverly hillbillies. Her wonderful children s book teaches that one can achieve success even in the most formidable circumstances if there is the right motivation. Jan 06, 2015 donna douglas, who has died of pancreatic cancer, played the buxom tomboy elly may clampett in the hit 1960s sitcom the beverly hillbillies, in which a backwoods ozark family move to beverly hills. Donna douglas, who played the blond hillbilly babe elly may clampett on the hit 1960s tv comedy series, the beverly hillbillies, is dead at the age of 82. Tmz reports that donna douglas has passed away on new years day at the. The screenplay of the book was once submitted to those. Thank you donna, i have been waiting for this type of book for a. The stars granddaughter told tmz douglas died in her louisiana. Donna douglas is the author of the nightingale girls, a series of stories set in an east end hospital in the 1930s. Baton rouge native donna douglas, better known as elly may clampett of the beverly hillbillies television show, signs a children s book she authored during an appearance at a parkview baptist. Donna douglas nightingales series 4 books set under the mistletoe, christmascarol, christmasshow, christmaspromise by donna douglas 1 jan 2014 5.