Elinor Donahue | 84 Years Old

Elinor Donahue has spent six decades of her life in the entertainment industry. She first worked as a vaudeville dancer when she was a toddler. Universal Studios later chose her up os one of its stars when she was five years old. Donahue’s debut on the big screen was in Mister Big, which was released in 1943. Afterward, she took on minor roles in films like Three Daring Daughters, Winter Wonderland, and Love is Better Than Ever.

Donahue is best known for her work in Fathers Knows Best. However, she admitted that she did not watch her show back then because she was too critical of herself. At 84 years of age, Donahue is enjoying the fruits of her investments with her third husband and children.

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