Claim to Fame:
While Donna has had numerous roles in both TV and films she will forever be
known for her portrayal of Abby Fairgate Cunningham Ewing Sumner on the TV
series 'Knots Landing from 1980 to 1989.
Family Life: In a long-time relationship with Richard
Holland Adopted daughter Chloe [1995]
Info:
Donna first gained prominence as ex-nun Laura Donnelly on the soap opera
'Love is a Many Splendored Thing.' Upon leaving the series she played opposite
Clint Eastwood in 'Play Misty for Me.'
Up until her casting as Abby in 'Knots Landing' she was always cast in the
sweet, innocent victim roles.
Trivia: Devoted member of Eco, an environmental group.
Diagnosed with Arthritis. Spokeswoman for B.E.A.T., an arthritis awareness group.
In November 2002, Camille Paglia asserted in an 'Interview' magazine interview
that the character of Sandy in 'Grease' was based on Donna's experiences as a
Chicago-area teen.
Where
is She Now: Donna is still acting, just not in all that many roles. In 2006
she filmed a TV movie. Before that the last time she was seen in a role was in
2004.
In addition to being known so well for her Abby role, Donna is also known for
her stunning eyes. She was in fact the responsible for applying her make-up
while on 'Knots' and she parlayed all the compliments into developing a line of
make-up called The Eyes Have It.
She stays busy with the cosmetic line as well as being a full-time mom.
Write To Donna: Donna Mills
c/o Joel Dean
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Donna Mills Productions, Inc
Thomas Hoberman
450 N. Roxbury Drive, 8th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
CREDITS: Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well (2006) (TV) .... Polly Jamison
Too Cool for Christmas (2004) (TV) .... Mrs. Claus
"Rude Awakening"
- Star 80 Proof (2000) TV Episode .... Linda
Cursed Part 3 (2000)
"Twice in a Lifetime"
- What She Did for Love (1999) TV Episode .... Linda Mackenzie
Moonlight Becomes You (1998) (TV) .... Maggie Holloway
"Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac" (1997) TV Series ....
Abby Fairgate Cunningham Ewing Sumner
"Melrose Place"
- Escape from L.A. (1997) TV Episode .... Sherry Doucette
- The Accidental Doctor (1997) TV Episode .... Sherry Doucette
- Crazy Love (1996) TV Episode .... Sherry Doucette
- Quest for Mother (1996) TV Episode .... Sherry Doucette
The Stepford Husbands (1996) (TV) .... Jodi Davison
"High Society"
- We Ought to be in Pictures (1995) TV Episode .... Jacelyn Seymore
Winters/Lucinda
An Element of Truth (1995) (TV) .... Vanessa Graves
Dangerous Intentions (1995) .... Beth Williamson
"Dream On"
- Martin Tupper in 'Magnum Farce' (1994) TV Episode .... Ashlyn
"The John Larroquette Show"
- John and Carol (1994) TV Episode .... Carol
- Amends (1993) TV Episode .... Carol
My Name Is Kate (1994) (TV) .... Kate
Remember (1993) (TV) .... Nicky Wells
"Knots Landing" .... Abby Fairgate Cunningham Ewing Sumner (1980-1989)
The President's Child (1992) (TV) .... Elizabeth Hemming
In My Daughter's Name (1992) (TV) .... Laura Elias
False Arrest (1991) (TV) .... Joyce Lukezic
Runaway Father (1991) (TV) .... Pat Bennett
The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid (1990) (TV) .... Brenda Morgan
The Lady Forgets (1989) (TV) .... Rebecca Simms/Julie Black
Outback Bound (1988) (TV) .... Samantha 'Sam' Hollings
Intimate Encounters (1986) (TV) .... Julie Atkins
Alice in Wonderland (1985) (TV) .... The Rose
He's Not Your Son (1984) (TV) .... Kathy Saunders
Bare Essence (1982) (TV) .... Barbara Fisher
"An Evening at the Improv" (1982) TV Series .... Guest host
Waikiki (1980) (TV) .... Cassie Howard
"Young Maverick"
- Dead Man's Hand: Part 2 (1980) TV Episode .... Lila Gates
- Dead Man's Hand: Part 1 (1979) TV Episode .... Lila Gates
"Fantasy Island"
- The Chain Gang/The Boss (1979) TV Episode .... Cindy Carter
Hanging by a Thread (1979) (TV) .... Ellen Craig
"The Love Boat"
- Marooned: Part 1 (1978) TV Episode .... Jeannie
- Marooned: Part 2 (1978) TV Episode .... Jeannie
- Lonely at the Top/Divorce Me, Please/Silent Night (1977) TV Episode .... Lila
Barton
Doctors' Private Lives (1978) (TV) .... Dr. Beth Demery
Superdome (1978) (TV) .... Lainie
"The Oregon Trail"
- The Scarlet Ribbon (1977) TV Episode
The Hunted Lady (1977) (TV) .... Susan Reilly
Curse of the Black Widow (1977) (TV) .... Leigh Lockwood
Fire! (1977) (TV) .... Harriett Malone
Bunco (1977) (TV) .... Frankie
Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (1976) (TV) .... Laureen
"Quincy M.E."
- A Star Is Dead (1976) TV Episode .... Roberta Rhodes
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (1976) (TV) .... Ellen
"City of Angels"
- The Parting Shot (1976) TV Episode .... Faith
"Police Woman"
- Mother Love (1976) TV Episode .... Tamee Swanson
"S.W.A.T."
- The Running Man: Part 2 (1976) TV Episode
- The Running Man: Part 1 (1976) TV Episode
"Barnaby Jones"
- Portrait of Evil (1975) TV Episode .... Abby Reinhart
"Medical Story"
- Us Against the World (1975) TV Episode .... Audrey
Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975) (TV) .... Claudia
"Cannon"
- The Victim (1975) TV Episode .... Lena Michaels
"Hawaii Five-O"
- Murder - Eyes Only: Part 1 (1975) TV Episode .... Marcia Bissell
"Police Story"
- Officer Needs Help (1975) TV Episode
- Explosion (1974) TV Episode .... Betty Johnson
Murph the Surf (1975) .... Ginny Eaton
Who Is the Black Dahlia? (1975) (TV) .... Susan Winters
"Medical Center"
- If Mine Eye Offends Me (1975) TV Episode .... Donna Guthrie
"The Rookies"
- S.W.A.T. (2hr Pilot) (1975) TV Episode .... Gwen DeWitt
"Thriller"
- A Killer with Two Faces (1975) TV Episode .... Patty Heron
- One Deadly Owner (1974) TV Episode .... Helen Cook
- Someone at the Top of the Stairs (1973) TV Episode .... Chrissie
"The Six Million Dollar Man"
- The Cross-Country Kidnap (1975) TV Episode .... Liza Leitman
"McMillan & Wife"
- Buried Alive (1974) TV Episode .... Laura Rainey
"Marcus Welby, M.D."
- A Fevered Angel (1974) TV Episode
"Wide World of Mystery"
- One Deadly Owner (1974) TV Episode .... Helen Cook
Live Again, Die Again (1974) (TV) .... Caroline Carmichael
"Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law"
- The Prowler (1973) TV Episode
- The Triangle (1971) TV Episode .... Nancy Danziger
"Love, American Style"
- Blue Plate Special/Man of the Year/Time Machine (1973)
"Gunsmoke"
- A Game of Death...An Act of Love: Part 2 (1973) TV Episode .... Cora Sanderson
- A Game of Death...An Act of Love: Part 1 (1973) TV Episode .... Cora Sanderson
The Bait (1973) (TV) .... Tracy Fleming
"Banyon"
- Time Lapse (1973) TV Episode .... Trina King
"The Bold Ones: The New Doctors"
- A Very Strange Triangle (1972) TV Episode .... Valerie
Night of Terror (1972) (TV) .... Linda Daniel
Rolling Man (1972) (TV) .... Bebe Lotter
Haunts of the Very Rich (1972) (TV) .... Laurie
"The F.B.I."
- The Break-Up (1972) TV Episode .... Bernice Rawson
- The Hitchhiker (1971) TV Episode .... Mary Anne Collins
Play Misty for Me (1971) .... Tobie Williams
"The Good Life" (1971) TV Series .... Jane Miller
"Dan August"
- In the Eyes of God (1970) TV Episode
"Lancer"
- The Lion and the Lamb (1970) TV Episode .... Lucy
"Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" (1967-1970) .... Laura Donnelly Elliott #1
The Incident (1967) .... Alice Keenan
"The Secret Storm" (1954) TV Series .... Rocket (1966)
"Insight"
Updated:
9/24/2006
Up until her casting as Abby in 'Knots Landing' she was always cast in the
sweet, innocent victim roles. 
