Barbara Pepper

Barbara Pepper (born Marion Pepper; May 31, 1915 – July 18, 1969) was an American stage, television, radio, and film actress. She gained recognition for her role as the first Doris Ziffel on the sitcom Green Acres. Pepper began her career at age 16 with the Goldwyn Girls musical stock company, where she met Lucille Ball. From 1937 to 1943, she appeared in 43 movies, mostly in supporting or minor roles. Some of her notable films include The Rogues' Tavern and Mummy's Boys. Pepper also had small roles in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World and My Fair Lady. She also performed on radio. In 1943, she married actor Craig Reynolds.More