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James Edward Dougherty (April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American police officer, the first trainer of Special Weapons and Tactics. He is best known as the first husband of actress Marilyn Monroe .
Feb 24, 2024 · James Dougherty had a full life. He married three times, served honorably as a Los Angeles police officer, and even had a hand in inventing the SWAT team. But he’s best remembered for his relationship with his first wife, Norma Jeane Baker — better known as Marilyn Monroe. To most, Dougherty is a footnote in the story of Marilyn Monroe’s ...
James Dougherty was the first husband of famous Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. He was an American police officer who had also served in the Navy. Prior to joining the Navy, he worked at the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. He was married to Norma Jeane, a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe, for four years from 1942 to 1946, before she became a star.
Oct 24, 2021 · Marilyn’s first husband was James Dougherty, a Los Angeles police officer. They began dating in January 1942 and were married in June of that year, just 18 days after Marilyn (then Norma Jean Baker) celebrated her 16th birthday.
Oct 2, 2022 · James Dougherty, formerly an American police officer, is most famously known as the first husband of actress Marilyn Monroe. James married Marilyn Monroe, or Norma Jean as she was known then, when she was just 16 years old - long before she became a Hollywood starlet.
James Dougherty was an American police officer who served as an LAPD detective for 25 years and was the first officer ever to train under the Special Weapons and Tactics program.
James Dougherty (born April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American policeman in the Los Angeles Police Department. He was Marilyn Monroe 's first husband. Early life. Dougherty was born in Texas. His parents were Ethel and Edward Dougherty. He was youngest of five children. His grandparents were immigrants from England and Ireland.
