Marilyn monroe bibliography
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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe | |
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Marilyn Monroe in | |
| Born | Norma Jeane Mortenson ()June 1, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, () (aged&#;36) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause&#;of death | Barbiturate overdose |
| Nationality | American |
| Other&#;names | Norma Jeane Baker |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Filmmaker, actress |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Known&#;for | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes () and The Seven-Year Itch () |
Marilyn Monroe&#;(born&#;Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, &#;– August 4, ) was an Americanactress, writer, model, singer and filmmaker. Famous for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters,&#;she became one of the most popular&#;sex symbols&#;of the s.[1]
Between and , she made 44 movies. Although she was a&#;top-billed actress for only a decade, her films grossed $ million bygd the time of&#;her unexpected death&#;in
Early life
[change | change source]Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on June 1, at LAC+USC Medical Center in
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Marilyn Monroe
American actress and model (–)
"Norma Jeane" redirects here. For other uses, see Norma Jean (disambiguation) and Marilyn Monroe (disambiguation).
Marilyn Monroe | |
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Monroe in | |
| Born | Norma Jeane Mortenson ()June 1, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, () (aged&#;36) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause&#;of death | Barbiturate overdose |
| Burial place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other&#;names | Norma Jeane Baker |
| Occupations | |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Works | List of roles and awards |
| Spouses | James Dougherty &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Joe DiMaggio &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Arthur Miller &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#; |
| Mother | Gladys Pearl Baker |
| Relatives | Berniece Baker Miracle (half-sister) |
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Marilyn Monroe (MARR-ə-lin mən-ROH; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, &#;&#; August
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Who Was Marilyn Monroe?
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. Her films grossed more than $ million. She is known for her relationships with Arthur Miller, Joe DiMaggio and, possibly, President John F. Kennedy. Monroe died of a drug overdose on August 5, , at only 36 years old.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Norma Jeane Baker
BORN: June 1,
DIED: August 5,
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, California
SPOUSES: James Dougherty (), Joe DiMaggio (), and Arthur Miller ()
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini
Early Life and Education
Monroe was born on June 1, , in Los Angeles. Monroe was named Norma Jeane Mortenson at birth (later baptized as Norma Jeane Baker). Growing up, Monroe spent much of her time in foster care and in an orphanage.
In , a family friend and her husband, Grace and Doc Goddard, took care of Monroe for a few years. The Goddards were paid $25 weekly by Monroe's mother t