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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Marilyn-MonroeMarilyn Monroe | Biography, Death, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 25, 2024 · Marilyn Monroe (born June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died August 5, 1962, Los Angeles) was an American actress who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful films during the 1950s, and is considered a pop culture icon.

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   • In their first runs, Monroe’s 23 movies grossed a total of more than $200 million, and her fame surpassed that of any other entertainer of her time...
   • Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles and later took her mother’s surname, Baker. Her mother was frequently confined in an a...
   • In June 1962 Monroe was fired from the film Something’s Got to Give because of her frequent absences. Although she was later rehired, work never re...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Marilyn_MonroeMarilyn Monroe - Wikipedia

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   Marilyn Monroe (/ ˈ m æ r ə l ɪ n m ə n ˈ r oʊ / MARR-ə-lin mən-ROH; 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 ...

4. www.life.com › people › marilyn-monroe-early-photosMarilyn Monroe: Rare Early Photos, 1950 - LIFE

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   Whatever the reason, one thing remains perfectly clear: at 24 years old, in 1950, Marilyn Monroe was already something special.

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   Nov 1, 2014 · Whatever the ultimate reason these pictures never ran in LIFE, one thing remains perfectly clear: at 24 years old, whether the moviegoing public realized it at the time or not, in 1950...

6. www.biography.com › actors › marilyn-monroeMarilyn Monroe: Biography, Actor

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   Aug 13, 2020 · Quick Facts. FULL NAME: Norma Jeane Baker. BORN: June 1, 1926. DIED: August 5, 1962. BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, California. SPOUSES: James Dougherty (1942-1946), Joe DiMaggio  (1954), and...

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7. www.thecollector.com › marilyn-monroe-life-storyMarilyn Monroe: The Fascinating Life of a Pop Icon - TheCollector

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s.

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   How old was Marilyn Monroe in 1950?

   • Whatever the reason, one thing remains perfectly clear: at 24 years old, in 1950, Marilyn Monroe was already something special. Marilyn Monroe, 24, in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, 1950. Marilyn Monroe, 24, in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, 1950.

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   Did Marilyn Monroe ever run in life?

   • Whatever the ultimate reason these pictures never ran in LIFE, one thing remains perfectly clear: at 24 years old, whether the moviegoing public realized it at the time or not, in 1950 Marilyn Monroe was already something special. Not published in LIFE. Marilyn Monroe, 24, in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, 1950.

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   How did Marilyn Monroe die?

   • Her death was ruled a “probable suicide.” Marilyn Monroe (born June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died August 5, 1962, Los Angeles) was an American actress who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful films during the 1950s, and is considered a pop culture icon.

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   Was Marilyn Monroe published in life?

   • Not published in LIFE. Marilyn Monroe, 24, in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, 1950. Ed Clark—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images F ew stars of the 1950s were so compelling, so singular, that they came to define the era in which they lived and in which they created their most enduring work.

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   What is Marilyn Monroe best known for?

   • She has won several short-story competitions and has essays published internationally. History, literature, and music are her greatest passions in life. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s.

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   When did Marilyn Monroe become a model?

   • By the time Dougherty returned in 1946, Monroe had a successful career as a model. That year, she signed her first movie contract. With the contract came a new name and image; she began calling herself "Marilyn Monroe" and dyed her hair blonde. At first, Monroe wasn't initially considered to be star acting material.

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9. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersMarilyn Monroe’s life and career timeline - PBS

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   Jul 19, 2006 · Early Life. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson at Los Angeles General Hospital. 1926. Monroe's father's identity is unconfirmed; her mother is confined to asylums. She will spend her childhood in a...