Donahue was born in New York City and studied drama in the city while doing modeling work. Her father, Thomas Maher, was a vaudeville performer.[1] She was married to film producer Euan Lloyd.[2]
Donahue began her screen career in 1954, playing small, uncredited roles in feature films. She didn't receive her first screen lead until 1957, when she played a foil to comedians Huntz Hall and Stanley Clements in the lowbrow Bowery Boys comedy In the Money. The film, released in January 1958, was the 48th and final Bowery Boys feature. After that she turned to television, in which she worked exclusively for the next four years.[citation needed]
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