Donna Atwood was an American actress who is best known for Ice Capades Revue, Perry Mason, and The Colgate Comedy Hour. She was born on February 14, 1925, in Newton, Kansas, USA, and passed away on December 20, 2010, in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Donna Atwood was married to John H. Harris from October 1949 until their divorce in 1959. The couple had three children together. She gained fame in the world of figure skating and won various championships before transitioning to acting.
Career
Atwood was recognized as one of the key figures in figure skating, notably being one of the two human models for the ice-skating sequences in the animated film Bambi. She signed with Ice Capades shortly after winning the 1941 U.S. Figure Skating Junior Ladies Championship. She later served as a figure skating coach in the 1970s.
Death and Legacy
Donna Atwood died from respiratory illness on December 20, 2010. She left a lasting impression in the entertainment and figure skating communities, being remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike for her talent.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Mason | 1961 | Phyllis Merrill | TV Series |
| Ice Capades Revue | 1942 | Donna Atwood – Ice-Capades Skater | Film |
| Bambi | 1942 | ice skating model: “Thumper” (uncredited) | Film |