Jeff Donnell

Biography

Jeff Donnell was a talented American actress known for her comedic roles in films and television. Born in South Windham, Maine, she adopted the nickname "Jeff" as a child and began her acting career after graduating from Towson High School in 1938. With a five-year contract at Columbia Pictures, Donnell appeared in numerous comedies, mysteries, westerns, and musicals throughout her lengthy career, including notable roles in films like My Sister Eileen and Gidget Goes Hawaiian.