Playing comic 'blonde bombshell' characters, and being one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution.

Key Dates

Born Date: June 1, 1926.
Born Place: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Death Date: August 4, 1962.
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Career

Past occupations: Actress, model, writer, singer, filmmaker.
Previous Place of Work: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures.

Achievements and Recognition

Awards: Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in "Some Like It Hot" (1959), David di Donatello Prize for Best Foreign Actress for "The Prince and the Showgirl" (1958), Henrietta Award for World Film Favorite - Female (1962), Star on the Walk of Fame (1960).

Appearance and Personal Traits

Vocal Type: Breathy voice.

Residence and Financial Status

Residence: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Relationships

Past Romantic Relationships: Possibly, President John F. Kennedy.
Past Marriages: James Dougherty (1942-1946), Joe DiMaggio (1954), Arthur Miller (1956-1961).

Family

Children: No children.
Parents: No clear information on biological parents, but raised in foster homes and an orphanage.

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19 June, 1942

Marilyn Monroe married James Dougherty, just after her 16th birthday, at the home of family friends named the Howells. This was her first marriage and marked the start of her adult life.

1 June, 1926

Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortenson at Los Angeles General Hospital. This marked the beginning of her life, which would later become a significant part of American pop culture.

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Marilyn Monroe

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