Best known for her portrayal of tomboy Ellie Mae Clampett on the popular early-'60s television series The Beverly Hillbillies, Donna Douglas (born Doris Smith) has devoted much of her recent attention to expressing mainstream Christian beliefs. 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: Children's Stories With a Bible Touch.
Born in the small town of Pride, LA, Douglas grew up on her grandparents' farm in Bato...