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Donna Reed (born Donna Belle Mullenger, January 27, 1921 - January 14, 1986) was an American actress. She was born in Denison, Iowa.

Reed had a major role in It's a Wonderful Life. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in From Here to Eternity. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best TV Star - Female for her central role in The Donna Reed Show.

She died of pancreatic cancer in Beverly Hills, California.

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Reed with James Stewart in the classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
For her performance in From Here to Eternity, Reed (at left, beside co-star Frank Sinatra) received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Reed, Tony Owen, and their four children in 1959. Standing is Penny Jane; seated from left are Tony, Jr., Mary and Tim.
Donna Reed's grave

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