Mamie Van Doren

Mamie Van Doren (born February 6, 1931) is an American actress and sex symbol.

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February 6 - 1931 - American - Actress - Sex symbol

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She was born Joan Lucille Olander in Rowena, South Dakota, the daughter of Warner Carl Olander (March 30, 1908-June 4, 1992) and Lucille Harriet Bennett (January 21, 1912-August 27, 1995).

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Rowena, South Dakota - March 30 - 1908 - June 4 - 1992 - January 21 - 1912 - August 27 - 1995

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She is of Swedish ancestry. Her mother named her after Joan Crawford. In 1939, the family moved to Sioux City, Iowa. In May 1942, they moved to Los Angeles.

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Swedish - Joan Crawford - 1939 - Sioux City, Iowa - 1942 - Los Angeles

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In early 1946, Joan began working as an usherette at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The following year, she had a bit-part on an early television show. She also sang with Ted Fio Rito's band and entered beauty contests. In the summer of 1949, at age 18, she won the titles "Miss Eight Ball" and "Miss Palm Springs."

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1946 - Usherette - Pantages Theatre - Hollywood - Television - Ted Fio Rito - Beauty contests - 1949

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While appearing in the Miss Palm Springs contest, she was discovered by Howard Hughes.

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