Donna Martell

About Donna Martell

Who is it?: Actress
Birth Day: December 24, 1927
Birth Place:  Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation: Film actress
Years active: 1947–1983
Spouse(s): Gene Corso (1953-1996) (his death) (3 children)

Donna Martell

Donna Martell was born on December 24, 1927 in  Los Angeles, California, United States, is Actress. A native of Los Angeles, Donna Martell was first "spotted" at L.A. City College by a fellow student who worked for a Hollywood talent scout. Just 17, she made her motion picture debut (acting under the name Donna DeMario) in the Republic Western Apache Rose (1947) with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, her first of over two dozen movie credits. Later placed under contract by Universal-International, Martell acted in many of the studio's shorts and features before turning freelancer and establishing herself on television. Always busier on television (especially Western series) than in features, Martell dropped from acting in the 1960s, but has recently discovered "the convention circuit."
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Popular As Donna Martell
Occupation Actress
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born December 24, 1927 ( Los Angeles, California, United States)
Birthday December 24
Town/City  Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality United States

🌙 Zodiac

Donna Martell’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Donna Martell was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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Awards and nominations:

She was presented one of the 2002 Golden Boot Awards for her contributions to western television and cinema.

Biography/Timeline

1927

Born on December 24, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, to Louis and Margaret de Maria, she began her film career in 1947 when she was cast in the Republic Pictures western Apache Rose, starring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. She continued making appearances throughout the late 1940s, signing a contract with Universal Studios.

1950

By the time the 1950s arrived, Martell's career shifted towards television shows such as Cavalcade of America, The Range Rider and Cheyenne.

1953

Donna Martell married baseball player Gene Edgar Corso on June 27, 1953, and are parents to three children.

1963

Donna Martell's acting career officially ended in 1963; but made a short comeback in the 1983 TV movie Grace Kelly.

2002

She was presented one of the 2002 Golden Boot Awards for her contributions to western television and cinema.

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