Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962)


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Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and model. 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 within the film industry. Her life and death are still the subjects of much controversy ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 11 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Piukat paikat Sugar Kane Kowalczyk
(1959)
Kesäleski The Girl
(1955)

Filmography

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 1962 Something's Got to Give (Short)
Ellen Arden
 1961 The Misfits
Roslyn Taber
 1960 Lemmenloukku
Amanda Dell
 1959 Piukat paikat
Sugar Kane Kowalczyk
 1957 Prinssi ja revyytyttö
Elsie
 1956 Bussipysäkki
Chérie
 1955 Kesäleski
The Girl
 1954 Rytmiä veressä
Vicky Parker
 1954 Joki jolta ei ole paluuta
Kay Weston
 1953 Kuinka miljonääri naidaan
Pola Debevoise
 1952-1953 The Jack Benny Program (TV Series)
Marilyn Monroe
- Honolulu Trip (1953) ... Marilyn Monroe
- Bob Crosby's Contract (1952) ... Marilyn Monroe
 1953 Niagara
Rose Loomis
 1952 Rakas, minä nuorrun
Miss Lois Laurel
 1952 Neljä helmeä
Streetwalker (segment "The Cop and the Anthem")
 1952 Draama hotellissa
Nell Forbes
 1952 Laittomasti naimisissa
Annabel Jones Norris
 1952 Purkaus yössä
Peggy
 1951 Haluan vaimoni takaisin
Joyce Mannering
 1951 Casanova vuokralaisena
Roberta 'Bobbie' Stevens
 1951 Ikuinen valehtelija
Harriet
 1951 Home Town Story
Iris Martin
 1950 Kaikki Eevasta
Miss Casswell
 1950 Kerskuri
Polly
 1950 Viimeinen erä
Dusky Ledoux (uncredited)
 1950 Asfalttiviidakko
Angela Phinlay
 1950 Sheriffin tytär
Clara (uncredited)
 1949 Sardiinimysteerio
Grunion's Client
 1948 Ladies of the Chorus
Peggy Martin
 1948 Ukkospilvi
Extra at Square Dance (uncredited)
 1948 Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!
Betty (uncredited)
 1948 Kuin luotu minulle
Undetermined Minor Role (unconfirmed, uncredited)
 1947 Dangerous Years
Evie - Waitress at the Gopher Hole
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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial: Union Oil Royal Triton gasoline. See more »

Publicity Listings:

21 Biographical Movies | 76 Print Biographies | 34 Portrayals | 79 Articles | 51 Pictorials | 864 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Norma Jeane Baker | Norma Jean Baker | Norma Jeane Dougherty | Merilin Monro

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Spouse:

Arthur Miller  (divorced) | See more »

Children:

None

Parents:

Baker, Gladys Pearl | unknown

Relatives:

Baker Miracle, Berniece (half sibling) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

Wouldn't it be nice to be like men and get notches in your belt and sleep with most attractive men and not get emotionally involved? See more »

Trivia:

Is one of 20 actresses who did not receive an Oscar nomination for their Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical Golden Globe-winning performance; hers being for Piukat paikat (1959). The others, in chronological order, are: June Allyson for Liian nuori suutelemaan (1951), Ethel Merman for Rouva lähettiläs (1953), Jean Simmons for Enkeleitä Broadwaylla (1955), Taina Elg and Kay Kendall ... See more »

Trademark:

Beauty mark on cheek See more »

Nickname:

MM See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini

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