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Elinor Donahue Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 12, 2025: By Mercy Chumba

Elinor Donahue Biography

Elinor Donahue is an American Retired Actress who was born and brought up in Tacoma, Washington, United States of America. She is widely known for her roles in Pretty Woman as Bridget, The Andy Griffith Show as Elinor “Ellie” Walker, Star Trek: The Original Series as Nancy Hedford, and in Father Knows Best as Betty Anderson.

10 Quick Facts About Elinor Donahue

Here is a list of 10 facts about Donahue


  • Name: Mary Eleanor Donahue
  • Age: 88 Years Old
  • Birthday: 19 April
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Net worth: $3 Million

Elinor Donahue Age

Donahue is 88 years old, she was born on April 19, 1937, in Tacoma, Washington, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 19 April every year, and her birth sign is Aries.

Elinor Donahue Height

Elinor Donahue stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m). Her body measurements are 34-23-31 inches.

Elinor Donahue Weight

Donahue weighs 52 kg (114.4 lbs). She has brown eyes and grey hair.

Early Life and Education

Born on April 19, 1937, in Tacoma, Washington, United States, Donahue is the daughter of Doris Genevieve (née Gelbaugh) and Thomas William Donahue.

Emerging in dancing-chorus film roles from the age of five, Donahue was at one point a ballet-school classmate of future Fred Astaire partner Barrie Chase. She attended Long’s Private School, where she learned the art of ballet dance.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

  • Donahue gained fame for her role as the elder daughter, Betty, on the television family series Father Knows Best, which aired from 1954 to 1960. Her co-stars were Jane Wyatt, Robert Young, Billy Gray as her younger brother, James “Bud” Anderson Jr., and Lauren Chapin as her younger sister, Kathy.

Major Achievements and Contributions

  • 1959 Primetime Emmy- Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • Became a Las Vegas showgirl at 14, and after breaking her ankle when she was 16, she decided to forego dancing and pursue a career in acting
  • Got a personal call from Gene Roddenberry at home, inviting her to join the cast of “Star Trek” for an episode, where she caught pneumonia and lost 10 pounds

Personal Life

Elinor Donahue Family, Parents

Donahue was born in Tacoma, Washington, United States to her parents Doris Genevieve (mother) and Thomas William Donahue (father).

Elinor Donahue Siblings

It is also not known if Donahue has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available

Elinor Donahue Husband

Donahue is currently married to her husband, Lou Genevrino. The couple tied the knot in 1992. Previously, she was first married to Richard Smith from 1955 to 1961. She then married Harry Ackerman from 1962 to 1991. They had four sons named Christopher Ackerman, James Ackerman, Peter Ackerman, and Brian Ackerman.

Elinor Donahue Children

Donahue and her second husband, Harry Ackerman, have four children: Christopher Ackerman, James Ackerman, Peter Ackerman, and Brian Ackerman.

Elinor Donahue Net Worth

Elinor Donahue has an estimated net worth of $3 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Elinor Donahue

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Elinor.

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Elinor Donahue Bio.

  • Full Names: Mary Eleanor Donahue
  • Popular As: Elinor
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Actress
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White Caucasian
  • Religion: Not Available
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 88 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Date of Birth: April 19, 1937
  • Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington, USA
  • Birthday: April 19

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: 34-23-31 inches
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
  • Weight: 52 kg (114.4 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Grey
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: 34 inches
  • Waist Size: 23 inches
  • Hip Size: 31 inches

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Thomas William Donahue
  • Mother: Doris Genevieve (née Gelbaugh)
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Lou Genevrino
  • Children: Sons (Christopher Ackerman, James Ackerman, Peter Ackerman, Brian Ackerman)

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $3 Million
  • Salary: Not Available
  • Source of Income: Actress

The Andy Griffith Show

Donahue starred as Elinor “Ellie” Walker in The Andy Griffith Show. The Andy Griffith Show was an American sitcom television series that was aired on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, with a total of 249 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons—159 in black and white and 90 in color.

Pretty Woman

Donahue starred as Bridget in Pretty Woman. Pretty Woman was a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall and written by J. F. Lawton. The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. The film’s story centers on Hollywood escort Vivian Ward and wealthy corporate raider Edward Lewis.

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