Dolores Donlon

Dolores Donlon Bio

September 19, 1920 - November 30, 2012 / Virgo / Age 92

Dolores Donlon was an American-born Playboy model, glamour model, pin-up girl, and actress. She was born under the sign of Virgo on September 19, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Her birth name is Patricia Vaniver. She is also known in the industry as Patricia Dolores Donlin or Pat Van Iver.

Dolores Donlon was Playboy Playmate of the Month for August 1957. She was awarded the prestigious title of Playboy Playmate at the age of 36. Her measurements are 36-23-33. Dolores Donlon had natural breasts, sparkling blue eyes, and luminous blond hair.

Her centerfold, photographed by Peter Gowland, captured her timeless beauty and poise, leaving a lasting mark in the magazine's history.

Donlon attended a French convent school in New York State before pursuing a successful modeling career in New York City. She eventually became a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. By the time she appeared in Playboy, she had already married twice, with her third marriage being to talent agent Victor Orsatti in 1949.

In addition to her modeling work, Donlon had a number of film and television roles during the 1950s and early 1960s. One of her more notable roles was playing the title character, "Dawn Manning," in the 1959 "Perry Mason" episode, "The Case of the Calendar Girl." Her versatility in both modeling and acting helped solidify her place in entertainment.

Before her Playboy appearance, Donlon had posed for other men's magazines and graced the cover of "Life" magazine. She was also known for her commercial and pin-up work, becoming a sought-after figure in the industry.