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Mamie Van Doren

Acting Born Feb 6, 1931 Rowena, South Dakota, USA 68 credits
68
Total Credits
1950–2023
74 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mamie Van Doren is an American retired actress and model. Born Joan Lucille Olander on February 6, 1931, she is one of the "Three M's", a group that includes contemporaries Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. Van Doren signed a seven-year contract with Universal in 1953. She appeared in films across various genres, including teen dramas, exploitation, musicals, comedies, and rock and roll films, many of which have become cult classics. She was a leading sex symbol in the 1950s.

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Known for

Film

Celebrity Naked Ambition

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Hollywood Uncensored

as Self
Film

Glory Years

as Minnie

L.A. Law

as Mamie Van Doren
Film

Caged Heat

as Sheba Palumbo
Film

Lolita

1997
Film

The Movie Orgy

as Self (archive footage)
Film

Las Vegas Hillbillys

as Boots Malone

Mister Roberts

1965
Film

The Candidate

as Christine Ashley

Burke's Law

as Aurora Knight
Film

Sex Kittens Go to College

as Dr. Mathilda West, aka Tassels Monclair

Frequent co-stars

Maribel Fernández 6 shared titles
Maribel Guardia 4 shared titles
Carlos Bonavides 2 shared titles
Raúl Magaña 2 shared titles
Angélica María 2 shared titles
Raquel Garza 2 shared titles
Sergio Mayer 2 shared titles
Belinda 2 shared titles
Francisco Gattorno 2 shared titles
Alejandro Speitzer 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Commitment to Life
Mission Peace: Staunch Moderates Documentary
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies
Mansfield 66/67
Pin-Up, the Revenge of a Sex Symbol
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
Bettie Page Reveals All
Tony Curtis: Driven to StardomThe American Tetralogy
Boobs: An American Obsession
Celebrity Naked AmbitionPlayboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration
SlackersCleavage
Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
E! True Hollywood StoryBallyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Hollywood UncensoredGlory Years
L.A. LawFree Ride
Fantasy IslandVega$
That Girl from Boston
Hollywood BlueThe Arizona Kid
The Movie OrgyVoyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women
You've Got To Be Smart
Las Vegas HillbillysThe Navy vs. the Night Monsters
Mister Roberts
The CandidateIn the Wild West3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
Burke's Law
An American Girl in Buenos Aires
Sex Kittens Go to CollegeCollege ConfidentialThe Private Lives of Adam and Eve
Vice RaidGuns Girls and GangstersThe Big OperatorThe Beat GenerationGirls Town
Teacher's PetHigh School Confidential!Born RecklessThe Beautiful Legs of Sabrina

Full Filmography

68 titles
  • Commitment to Life (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Mission Peace: Staunch Moderates Documentary (2022)
  • Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) as Self
  • Mansfield 66/67 (2017) as Self
  • Pin-Up, the Revenge of a Sex Symbol (2016)
  • The Outrageous Sophie Tucker (2014) as Self
  • Bettie Page Reveals All (2013) as Self
  • Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom (2012) as Self
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  • The American Tetralogy (2012) as Mazu or The Goddess of the Sea
  • Boobs: An American Obsession (2010) as Self
  • Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)
  • Slackers (2002) as Mrs. Van Graaf
  • Cleavage (2002)
  • Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies (2000) as Self
  • Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s (1999) as Self (archive footage)
  • E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
  • Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! (1996)
  • I Don't Even Like Apple Pie... (1989) as Self (Archive Footage)
  • Hollywood Uncensored (1987) as Self
  • Glory Years (1987) as Minnie
  • L.A. Law (1986) as Mamie Van Doren
  • Free Ride (1986) as Debbie Stockwell
  • Fantasy Island (1978) as Sheba Palumbo
  • Vega$ (1978)
  • That Girl from Boston (1975) as Princess Tassel
  • Hollywood Blue (1970) as (archive footage)
  • The Arizona Kid (1970) as Girlfriend
  • The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
  • Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1968) as Moana
  • You've Got To Be Smart (1967) as Lynn Hathaway
  • Las Vegas Hillbillys (1966) as Boots Malone
  • The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966) as Nora Hall
  • Mister Roberts (1965)
  • The Candidate (1964) as Christine Ashley
  • In the Wild West (1964) as Olivia
  • 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964) as Saxie Symbol
  • Burke's Law (1963) as Aurora Knight
  • An American Girl in Buenos Aires (1961)
  • Sex Kittens Go to College (1960) as Dr. Mathilda West, aka Tassels Monclair
  • College Confidential (1960) as Sally Blake
  • The Private Lives of Adam and Eve (1960) as Evie Simms / Eve
  • Vice Raid (1959) as Carol Hudson
  • Guns Girls and Gangsters (1959) as Vi Victor
  • The Big Operator (1959) as Mary Gibson
  • The Beat Generation (1959) as Georgia Altera
  • Girls Town (1959) as Silver Morgan
  • Teacher's Pet (1958) as Peggy DeFore
  • High School Confidential! (1958) as Gwen Dulaine
  • Born Reckless (1958) as Jackie Adams
  • The Beautiful Legs of Sabrina (1958) as Sabrina
  • The Girl in Black Stockings (1957) as Harriet Ames
  • Untamed Youth (1957) as Penny Lowe
  • The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
  • Star in the Dust (1956) as Ellen Ballard
  • Ain't Misbehavin' (1955) as Jackie
  • Running Wild (1955) as Irma
  • The Second Greatest Sex (1955) as Birdie Snyder
  • Hawaiian Nights (1954) as Glamour Girl
  • Francis Joins the WACS (1954) as Bunky Hilstrom
  • Yankee Pasha (1954) as Lilith, Harem Slave
  • A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) as Self
  • The All American (1953) as Susie Ward
  • His Kind of Woman (1951) as Lodge Guest at Bar (uncredited)
  • Footlight Varieties (1951) as Blonde in theater
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self
  • Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell as Self
  • Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell Executive Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mamie Van Doren best known for?

Mamie Van Doren is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003), Hollywood Uncensored (1987), Glory Years (1987), L.A. Law (1986).

When and where was Mamie Van Doren born?

Mamie Van Doren was born on February 6, 1931 in Rowena, South Dakota, USA.

How many credits does Mamie Van Doren have?

Mamie Van Doren has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2023.

What is Mamie Van Doren's background in cinema and television?

Mamie Van Doren is an American retired actress and model. Born Joan Lucille Olander on February 6, 1931, she is one of the "Three M's", a group that includes contemporaries Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. Van Doren signed a seven-year contract with Universal in 1953. She appeared in films across various genres, inc...

Mamie Van Doren by the numbers

68credits
60films
8TV series
1950–2023active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (68) Born on February 6

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