Golden Age Stars Who Still Look Amazing

Elinor Donahue – 83 Years Old

Elinore Donahue is best known for her role as the eldest daughter Betty Anderson in the 1950s sitcom Father Knows Best. As an ABC actress, she also had several guest roles in a few of the network’s other sitcoms, including The Ray Bolger Show and the anthology series Crossroads.

She continued doing small, and guest roles in the ’60s and 70’s on shows like Dennis The Menace and The Odd Couple. She also had a three-season contract with the Andy Griffiths show, but she only starred in 12 episodes as Ellie Walker before asking to have her contract cut short. Donahue retired in 2011 to spend time with her husband, Lou Genevrino.

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