Marilyn Monroe
American actress and model (1926–1962).
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Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model. Born on 1 June 1926 in Los Angeles, Monroe died on 4 August 1962 in Brentwood at the age of 36.
Notable works include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch and The Prince and the Showgirl. Monroe studied at University High School and University of California, Los Angeles. Honours include Targa d'Oro, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Golden Globes, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 240 languages, Marilyn Monroe is No. 81 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 June 1926, Los Angeles
- Died
- 4 August 1962, Brentwood (aged 36)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film actor, film producer, singer
- Field
- Cinema
- Education
- University High School, University of California, Los Angeles
- Plays
- Voice, ukulele
- Labels
- RCA Records
- Height
- 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 240
Did you know
Lived to 36.
Shares a birthday with Morgan Freeman and Carl von Clausewitz.
One of 700 people in the Index born in Los Angeles, with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Has a Wikipedia article in 240 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherCharles Stanley Gifford
- MotherGladys Monroe
- SpouseJames Dougherty
- SpouseJoe DiMaggio
- SpouseArthur Miller
- SiblingBerniece Baker Miracle
- SiblingCharles Stanley Gifford Jr.
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Targa d'Oro1958
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy1959
- Golden Globes1960
- Henrietta Award1961
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable works
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
- The Seven Year Itch
- The Prince and the Showgirl
- Some Like It Hot
- The Misfits
- Happy Birthday, Mr. President
- I Wanna Be Loved by You
- Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
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- Wikidata Q4616 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)