8 Things You Didn’t Know About Mamie Van Doren

➡ Mamie Van Doren Biography

Sophisticated. Demure. Mamie Van Doren is none of these words, and we wouldn’t have her any other way to describe her. Her loud and proud life is common with scandal, rivalry, and good old-fashioned vengeance. Mamie Van Doren, discovered by Howard Hughes at the age of 18 and poised to become Universal Studios’ Marilyn Monroe, made a name for herself in the 1950s as a big-screen bad girl. Now 90 years old, she is as daring as ever. Learn more about her in the sections that follow.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Mamie Van Doren

1. Always Wanted To Be An Entertainer

The actress knew she wanted to be an entertainer since she was 15 years old and began working as an usher at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

2. Her Real Name

“Joan Lucille Olander” was the birth name of Mamie Van Doren. The day she signed her first studio contract coincided with President Dwight Eisenhower’s inauguration, so studio executives renamed her “Mamie” after his wife, Mamie Eisenhower. Meanwhile, “Van Doren” was the surname of prominent American intellectuals.

3. Some Prestigious Titles

Mamie Van Doren won the titles of “Miss Palm Springs” and “Miss Eight Ball” when she was 18 years old. ^[1]

4. Never Smoked Or Drank Much

Van Doren is a woman with few vices. She never smoked or drank heavily. If you catch our drift, she admitted that the only thing she’s addicted to is a good roll in the hay.

5. Animals Right Activist

Mamie is an animal rights activist who currently cares for several adopted dogs and birds. In an interview with “Donald D’Haene” of “The Good Man Project”, she explained why she believes in animal rights. ^[2]

6. Entertain US Troops In Battle Zone

Mamie entertained US troops in some of the most dangerous battle zones during the Vietnam War. Her shows were extremely popular and drew large crowds. Mamie was deeply moved by the scenes of violence she witnessed, as well as her interactions with young soldiers.

7. Released Number Of Albums

Mamie Van Doren’s talent isn’t limited to acting. She has also released several albums. Her first album, “Untamed Youth”, was a collection of songs from the Warner Brothers film. “Les Baxter” wrote the songs, and the legendary guitarist “Eddie Cochran” played on the majority of them.

8. The Three M’s

In the 1950s, the press dubbed Mamie Van Doren, “Marilyn Monroe”, and “Jayne Mansfield” the “Three M’s.” They were the “It” girls in Hollywood, the cream of the honey-haired crop.