| Who is it? | Actress, Soundtrack |
| Birth Day | July 10, 1921 |
| Birth Place | South Windham, Maine, United States |
| Age | 99 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | April 11, 1988(1988-04-11) (aged 66)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Years active | 1942–1988 |
| Spouse(s) | William Anderson (1940–1953) Aldo Ray (1954–1956) John Bricker (1958–1963) Radcliffe Bealey (1974–1975) |
| Children | Michael Phineas (b. 1942) Sarah Jane (b. 1948) |
| Parent(s) | Harold and Mildred Donnell |
Jeff Donnell's net worth is estimated to be $8 million in 2024. Known for her prowess as both an actress and a soundtrack artist, Donnell has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry in the United States. With her charming presence and undeniable talent, she has captivated audiences on both the big and small screens. Throughout her illustrious career, Jeff Donnell has accumulated a considerable fortune, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the realm of showbiz. As she continues to excel in her craft, it is no wonder why her net worth continues to soar.
Donnell graduated from Towson High School, Towson, Maryland, in 1938 and attended the Leland Powers School of Drama in Boston, Massachusetts. Later, she studied at the Yale School of Drama.
Donnell was signed to a contract by Columbia Pictures while she was active with the Farragut Playhouse in New Hampshire, and she made her film debut in My Sister Eileen (1942). She later had roles in some RKO films.
For three seasons, she portrayed George Gobel's wife, Alice, in The George Gobel Show (1954–1957) on NBC-TV, and she played Ethel on the Matt Helm TV series.
She was not a major star, but she did have a lengthy film and television career in various supporting roles, including the role of Gidget's mother, "Dorothy Lawrence", in Gidget Goes Hawaiian and Gidget Goes to Rome. She also played Hannah Marshall in the Gidget television series. She portrayed Mrs. Bennett in the TV series Julia, and in 1966 she made five appearances on Dr. Kildare as Evelyn Driscoll.
Donnell died of a heart attack on April 11, 1988, aged 66. Her sudden absence from General Hospital, on which she had a recurring role as the Quartermaines' housekeeper at the time of her death, was explained away by the Writers as her character having won the lottery and quit her job.
