She is the paternal granddaughter of entertainer Bing Crosby.
Donna Reed born Donna Belle Mullenger; January 27, 1921 — January 14, 1986 was an American film and television actress and producer.
Later in her career, Reed replaced Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie Ewing in the 1984—85 season of the television melodrama, Dallas; she sued the production company for breach of contract when she was abruptly fired upon Geddes' decision to return to the show.