Appeared as a guest at the Western Film Fair in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1992, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002 and 2005.
Best known by the public for her role as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962).
During the filming of "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962) she and Irene Ryan would annually put on a huge Christmas party for the show's staff and families.
Had a second career as a gospel singer, as well as a popular real estate agent in Beverly Hills.
Is proud of her role as Elly May in "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962) and occasionally makes public appearances dressed as Elly May.
Measurements: 37-23-36 (in 1964) (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
She and her "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962) co-star, Buddy Ebsen, had a lot in common. Like Ebsen, she too is a successful gospel singer and character actress, and is also Republican.
Spent hours autographing photos and personally responding to fan mail - even though she received far more than anyone else in the cast of "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962).
Tested for a role in Visit to a Small Planet (1960).
Was a self-described tomboy in her younger days, and like her character Elly May, she is extremely fond of animals.
Was Miss Baton Rouge, and then in 1957, Miss New Orleans.