Donna Reed (January 27, 1921 - January 14, 1986) was an Americanactress. Born Donna Belle Mullenger, Reed is probably best remembered for her roles as the wholesome housewife Donna Stone on American television's The Donna Reed Show and as Mary Bailey in Capra'sIt's a Wonderful Life. She won an Academy Award for playing a prostitute in From Here to Eternity. In her later years she temporarily replaced Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie in the television series Dallas in the 1984-1985 season. When Bel Geddes was well enough to return to the role, Reed was fired. She sued the show's production company and received an undisclosed seven-figure settlement.
