Donna Reed: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 46
- on screen
- 1941–2022
- box office
- $10.7M
- award win
- 1
- Born
- January 27, 1921
- Birthplace
- Denison, Iowa, U.S.
- Full name
- Donna Belle Mullenger
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1941-1986
- Spouses
- William J. Tuttle, Tony Owen, Grover Asmus
- Children
- 4
The Best Donna Reed Movies
The films of Donna Reed that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: It's a Wonderful Life (1947) leads with $10.6M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Donna Reed's Career in Numbers
Donna Reed's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Donna Reed works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Babes on Broadway (1941) to Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Donna Reed Movies by Decade
- 1940s 23
- 1950s 17
- 1960s 1
- 1990s 1
The 1940s were Donna Reed's busiest decade, with 23 films.
Donna Reed Movies by Genre
- Drama 17
- Western 5
- Comedy 4
- Documentary 3
- Thriller 3
- Music 2
- Adventure 2
- Romance 2
- Sport 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Donna Reed has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of western (5).
Donna Reed Career Milestones
- First film
- Babes on Broadway 1941
- Biggest box office hit
- It's a Wonderful Life $10.6M worldwide
- Newest film
- Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas 1997
Donna Reed Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Donna Reed is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Donna Reed Movies as an Actor
42- 1997
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas as Mary Bailey (archive footage) · Documentary - 1960
Pepe as Donna Reed · Music - 1958
The Whole Truth as Carol Poulton · Thriller - 1956
Beyond Mombasa as Ann Wilson · Adventure - 1956
Backlash as Karyl Orton · Western - 1956
The Benny Goodman Story as Alice Hammond · Drama - 1956
Ransom! as Edith Stannard · Thriller - 1955
The Far Horizons as Sacajawea · Western - 1954
The Last Time I Saw Paris as Marion Ellswirth · Drama Worldwide box office: $14.6K - 1954
Three Hours to Kill as Laurie Mastin · Western - 1954
The Big Moment as Debbie · Drama - 1953
Gun Fury as Jennifer Ballard · Western - 1953
From Here to Eternity Drama Worldwide box office: $36.4K - 1953
The Caddy Sport - 1953
Raiders of the Seven Seas as Alida · Adventure - 1953
Trouble Along the Way as Alice Singleton · Comedy - 1952
Hangman’s Knot as Molly Hull · Action - 1952
Scandal Sheet as Julie Allison · Thriller - 1951
Saturday’s Hero as Melissa McCabe · Drama - 1949
Chicago Deadline as Rosita Jean D'Ur · Drama - 1948
Beyond Glory as Ann Daniels · Drama - 1947
Green Dolphin Street as Marguerite Patourel · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.48K - 1947
It's a Wonderful Life Drama Worldwide box office: $10.6M - 1946
Faithful in My Fashion as Jean "Chunky" Kendrick · Comedy - 1945
They Were Expendable Drama - 1945
The Picture of Dorian Gray as Gladys Hallward · Horror - 1944
Gentle Annie as Mary Lingen · Romance - 1944
See Here, Private Hargrove as Carol Holiday · Romance - 1944
Twenty Years After as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1943
Thousands Cheer as Customer in Red Skelton Skit · Comedy - 1943
The Man from Down Under as Mary Wilson · Drama - 1943
Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case as Marcia Bradburn · Drama - 1943
The Human Comedy as Bess Macauley · Drama - 1942
Apache Trail as Rosalia Martinez · Western - 1942
Calling Dr. Gillespie as Marcia Bradburn · Drama - 1942
Mokey as Anthea Delano · Drama - 1942
The Courtship of Andy Hardy as Melodie Nesbit · Comedy - 1942
The Bugle Sounds as Sally Hanson · Drama - 1942
Personalities as (uncredited) · Documentary - 1941
Babes on Broadway as Secretary (uncredited) · Music - 1941
Shadow of the Thin Man Drama - 1941
The Get-Away as Maria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly · Crime
Donna Reed: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. That includes an Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for From Here to Eternity. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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The 26th Academy Awards- Donna Reed: Win Best Supporting Actress From Here to Eternity
Who Is Donna Reed?
Donna Reed was born in Denison, Iowa, U.S. in 1921. Credited on films since 1941, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Donna Reed, born Donna Belle Mullenger had a glittering career in the American Film industry that spanned over 40 years, and was punctuated with exemplary performances in more than 40 films. One name that comes to mind when we think about her seminal contribution to cinema is Mary Hatch Bailey, a protagonist she marvelously embodied in Frank Capra's fantasy holiday film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Reed also bagged the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her sterling portrayal in Fred Zinnemann's war drama film, From Here to Eternity (1953). Born on Jan 27, 1921, on a farm near Denison, Iowa, Reed was not just a brilliant actress but also a charismatic television personality, best known for her role in The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966). A strong role model for women, Donna Reed's name became synonymous with the portrayal of confident, assertive and complex characters, a trait that was rare among television mothers of her era. Later in her career, when Barbara Bel Geddes decided to return to the melodrama Dallas, Reed replaced her as Miss Ellie Ewing Farlow in the 1984 – 1985 season and successfully sued the production company for breach of the contract when she was unceremoniously ousted.
Who Donna Reed Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Donna Reed shares the most films with. Henry O'Neill comes first, with 7 films together, followed by James Stewart (5).
Donna Reed: Questions & Answers
How many movies Donna Reed has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Donna Reed been in?
Donna Reed is credited on 46 films, from 1941 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Donna Reed's highest-grossing movie?
It's a Wonderful Life (1947) is Donna Reed's biggest box office hit, with $10.6M worldwide, ahead of From Here to Eternity (1953) ($36.4K). Across every film with box office figures, Donna Reed's movies have made $10.7M.
Donna Reed's biggest hits Has Donna Reed won an Oscar?
Donna Reed has won an Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for From Here to Eternity at the 1954 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Donna Reed has 1 win from 1 nomination.
What is Donna Reed's newest movie?
The most recent film on Donna Reed's filmography is Rat Pack (2022), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Donna Reed work with most often?
Donna Reed shares the most films with Henry O'Neill (7 films), James Stewart (5 films) and Bing Crosby (5 films).
The Best Donna Reed Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.
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