Lynn Hamilton

&nbsp Lynn Hamilton (born April 25, 1930) is an American actress who made her film debut in John Cassavetes' Shadows (1959).

She is best known for her role as "Donna Harris", a role she played on the hit sitcom Sanford and Son, from 1972 to 1977.

In addition to her work on Sanford and Son, Hamilton also had a recurring role as "Verdie" on The Waltons, and made numerous appearances on such television sitcoms, soap operas and miniseries such as 227, Dangerous Women, Generations as Vivian Potter, Port Charles and Roots: The Next Generation.