Donna Reed, born Donna Belle Mullenger on January 27, 1921, in Denison, Iowa, was an American actress whose career spanned over 40 years. She is best known for her roles in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and From Here to Eternity (1953), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Reed also starred in the popular TV series The Donna Reed Show (1958-1966), earning a Golden Globe Award. She passed away on January 14, 1986, in Beverly Hills, California.