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  1. Marilyn Monroe (/ ˈ m æ r ə l ɪ n m ə n ˈ r oʊ /; born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic " blonde bombshell " characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution .

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    Norma Jeane Mortenson was born on June 1, 1926 at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, United States. When she was seven years old, her mother, Gladys (Monroe) Baker Mortenson, was hospitalized after being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, a severe mental condition. Norma was left in a series of foster homes and the Los Angeles O...

    Marilyn Monroe became famous, starring in a number of hit movies during the 1950s and early 1960s. She also became famous for modeling for photographers and singing in her musical movies. One time, she sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy. It turned out to be one of her last appearances.

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    The 16-year-old Norma Jeane married James Dougherty on June 19, 1942. After the wedding, he joined the navy. At this time, Norma met an army photographer, David Conover. She began a career as a model. She changed her name to Marilyn Monroe. She and Dougherty divorced on September 13, 1946. Monroe married the baseball star Joe DiMaggio on January 14, 1954. The marriage lasted for nine months. She had met DiMaggio on a blind date, during the filming of the movie Monkey Business in 1952. The mar...

    She died early from an overdose of barbiturates on August 4, 1962 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.at 36 years old.

    1951 Henrietta Awards: The Best Young Box Office Personality
    1952 PhotoplayAward: Fastest Rising Star of 1952
    1952 PhotoplayAward: Special Award
    1952 Look American Magazine Achievement Award: Most Promising Female Newcomer of 1952
    The Official Marilyn Monroe Website Archived 2010-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
    Marilyn Monroe on IMDb
    Marilyn Monroe at the TCM Movie Database
    Marilyn Monroe at AllMovie
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    • August 4, 1962 (aged 36), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  2. On the evening of August 3, 1962, American actress Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 of a barbiturate overdose inside her home at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. Her body was discovered before dawn the following morning, on August 4. Monroe had been one of the most popular Hollywood stars during the 1950s and early ...

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  3. Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, one of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. Find out how she overcame a difficult childhood, became an actress, and died of a drug overdose at 36. Explore her quotes, movies, and achievements.

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  5. Marilyn Monroe. Norma Jeane Baker, discovered working in a factory, became Marilyn Monroe when she signed her first movie contract in 1946. Known for her dramatic and comedic talents, Monroe remains one of Hollywood's most alluring icons. National Portrait Gallery Marilyn Monroe. National Portrait Gallery Marilyn Monroe.

  6. Actress: Some Like It Hot. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and model. Monroe is of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh descent. She became one of the world's most enduring iconic figures and is remembered both for her winsome embodiment of the Hollywood sex symbol and her tragic personal and professional struggles ...

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