Donna Spangler

Short Biography

Donna Spangler’s work as an actress, filmmaker, model, fitness guru and writer have delighted her fans and earned her a reputation as a respected and multi-talented Hollywood personality. Donna was born in Los Angeles, and she knew she wanted to be an entertainer at a young age. Donna was among the “POWW: Powerful Women of Wrestling” in 1987, playing the “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She continued acting and modeling, appearing on popular television shows like “Blossom, ” “In Living Color” and “The Man Show.” In 1996, Donna was cast in the film “Matilda.” Her film career also includes “Space Girls in Beverly Hills, ” which she also wrote and produced; “American Poltergeist, ” which she produced; and “Beverly Hills Christmas, ” which she also produced. She’s currently acting in and producing “Beverly Hills Christmas II, ” which could be released in late 2017. Her next film, “The Portal, ” is scheduled to begin production this year. Donna loves producing films that fit a variety of genres: comedies, supernatural films and family movies. “Space Girls in Beverly Hills” is considered a campy cult classic. The film, about three aliens who land in Beverly Hills, was featured in Sci-Fi magazine. “Beverly Hills Christmas, ” meanwhile, co-starred actor Dean Cain and first aired on UPtv in 2015. A year later, it won “Best TV Movie” at the Arts 4 Peace awards in Los Angeles. “American Poltergeist, ” which Donna also starred in, is an indie supernatural film about the infamous Lizzie Borden hauntings in Fall Rivers, Massachusetts. Donna is a pioneer in web, film, TV and reality show production. In 1999, she began filming web episodes of a show she wrote and edited called “Scandals.” That was during the early days of the Internet, when many people still considered it a fad. She’s currently working on “Pet Moms, ” a reality show about Southern California girlfriends and their fur families that is scheduled to air on Amazon Prime as a web show. Another reality show, titled “Glamour to Clamour” highlights the ups and downs of building renovation in the Midwest. It is currently in production. A former Playboy model who was discovered while a student at UCLA, Donna has modeled for a number of magazines, posters, billboards, catalogues and commercials. She also has been a body double in several films. Donna has participated in many “over 40” bikini contests— and won. She’s become a role model for women and an example of how ageless beauty is possible with commitment and hard work. Donna promotes a philosophy of integral wellness by understanding the needs of the mind and body. She writes for a series of popular magazines and blogs, where she shares her expertise on beauty, health, fitness, glamour, and relationships. Donna is the author of the popular self-help manual The Princess Formula. The book has been released in several different languages and allowed Donna the opportunity to tour Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe and Germany. In her upcoming beauty and wellness book, Donna will focus on harnessing inner and outer resources to be beautiful, confident, and comfortable in our own skin. She encourages women to strive towards their ideal no matter their age. Donna blogs regularly for the popular women's online magazine "It's a Glam Thing, " dishing on the latest beauty secrets, products and fitness and health tips. She also writes for "LA Splash, ” covering beauty, health, fitness and celebrity interviews and reviews. She is a former correspondent for the international magazine "Rouge, " focusing on celebrity interviews and life in Beverly Hills. As an actress, filmmaker, model, fitness guru and writer, Donna is an inspiration to women and men of all ages.