Birthplace: Los Angeles, California USA
Birthdate: June 1, 1926
Died: August 5, 1962
Spouses: James Dougherty (1942 -1946)
Joe DiMaggio (1954 -1955)
Arthur Miller (1956 - 1961)
Although passing away at a too-young age of 36, Marilyn Monroe has cemented her position in movie history and pop culture, parlaying the typical "Dumb Blonde" persona into a wildly successful film career. Appearing in 30 films Monroe never really gained as much respect for her acting ability as was deserved, often fulfilling the movie studio's need and the public's desire to see more of the star on a regular basis. The concept worked flawlessly at least for a while, as men flocked to movie theaters in record numbers, until Monroe's personal life and demons resulted in her early demise.
Constant bickering with studio executives, several broken marriages, numerous rumored romantic affairs and substance abuse issues fed the publicity machine that was Marilyn Monroe, with many incidents that would have ended the career of one possessing less sex appeal. Her legend is still alive and flourishing over fifty years past her death, as she remains a popular entertainment icon and referenced frequently in areas ranging from cinematic history to music and her image is often used in advertising.
Filmography:
(1947) Dangerous Years
(1948) Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!
Ladies of the Chorus
(1949) Love Happy
(1950) A Ticket to Tomahawk
The Asphalt Jungle
All About Eve
The Fireball
(1951) Right Cross
Home Town Story
As Young as You Feel
Love Nest
Let's Make It Legal
(1952) Clash by Night
We're Not Married
Don't Bother to Knock
Monkey Business
O. Henry's Full House
(1953) Niagara
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
How to Marry a Millionaire
(1954) River of No Return
There's No Business Like Show Business
(1955) The Seven Year Itch
(1956) Bus Stop
(1957) The Prince and the Showgirl
(1958) Some Like It Hot
(1960) Let's Make Love
(1961) The Misfits
(1962) Something's Got to Give
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