The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe 

A chronicle of Marilyn Monroe's family life and how she succeeded in hiding her most intimate secrets from the press and an invasive world.

Stars:

Susan Sarandon, Kelli Garner, Embeth Davidtz

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Susan Sarandon	...	Gladys Mortenson 2 episodes, 2015
Kelli Garner	...	Marilyn Monroe 2 episodes, 2015
Embeth Davidtz	...	Natasha Lytess 2 episodes, 2015
Jack Noseworthy	...	Alan DeShields 2 episodes, 2015
Eva Amurri Martino	...	Young Gladys 2 episodes, 2015
Stephen Bogaert	...	Arthur Miller 2 episodes, 2015
Giacomo Gianniotti	...	Jimmy Dougherty 2 episodes, 2015
Peter MacNeill	...	Joseph M. Schenck 2 episodes, 2015
Barry Flatman	...	Darryl F. Zanuck 2 episodes, 2015
Matthew Bennett	...	Allan 'Whitey' Snyder 2 episodes, 2015
Tony Nardi	...	Johnny Hyde 2 episodes, 2015
Tamara Hickey	...	Patricia Kennedy Lawford 2 episodes, 2015
Jeffrey Dean Morgan	...	Joe DiMaggio 2 episodes, 2015
Emily Watson	...	Grace McKee 2 episodes, 2015
Neil Crone	...	Ben Lyon 2 episodes, 2015
Ella Allan	...	Norma Jeane 2 episodes, 2015
Mia Allan	...	Norma Jeane 2 episodes, 2015
Jeff Kassel	...	Dr. Ennis 2 episodes, 2015
Daryn Pancer	...	Teen Date 2 episodes, 2015
Vickie Papavs	...	Mrs. Murray 2 episodes, 2015
Peter Tufford Kennedy	...	Joseph L. Mankiewicz 2 episodes, 2015

Storyline

A chronicle of Marilyn Monroe's family life and how she succeeded in hiding her most intimate secrets from the press and an invasive world.

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Plot Keywords:

marilyn monroe character | tv mini series | 

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Taglines:

The world knew her name. No one knew her secrets.

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Genres:

Biography

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 May 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Asylum Entertainment, Don Carmody Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot in 42 days.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Hugh Jackman/Nick Offerman/Janelle Monáe (2015)

User Reviews

A great Marilyn Monroe Movie based on her Life

It was such a nice change to see a movie of Marilyn Monroe depicting her personal life and struggles.I have read many many books on Marilyn and I thought this was spot on. Congratulations to Lifetime Movies. Also congratulations to Kelli Garner and Susan Sarandon. It was difficult for Susan as in real life Marilyn did not spend a lot of time with her mother. Apparently Marilyn always lived with a fear of inheriting her mother's mental illness. It was also nice to still enjoy a movie on Marilyn Monroe after such a long time after her death.I believe Kelli captured Marilyn's voice extremely well. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to others for viewing. Thanks!!!