Dolores Hart Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1961, she recieved third place in the title for Top Female New Personality at the Golden Laurel Awards
• In 2004, she received an honorary doctorate degree from Fairfield University
• Became interested in becoming an actress after experiencing her movie theater projectionist grandfather's excitement for films
• Is primarily known for her portrayal of the love interest to Elvis Presley in various films
• Decided to leave Hollywood in order to enter the Abbey of Regina Laudis as a nun
• Film producer Hal Wallis wanted her to change her name to Susan when she started acting, but her mother insisted against it
• Is the first nun to be a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences