Marilyn Monroe

AKA:
Norma Jean Baker , Norma Jeane Mortenson
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
06/01/1926
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California
Death Date:
08/05/1962
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In life, Marilyn Monroe possessed a unique combination of earthy sexuality and childlike innocence, which informed every aspect of her brief but memorable career as an actress in films like “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953), “The Seven Year Itch” (1955) and “Some Like It Hot” (1959). Those same qualities helped to preserve her in the annals of Hollywood history after her untimely and controversial death in 1962, when she transcended the bounds of stardom to become an iconic figure discussed, celebrated and excoriated in countless biographies and merchandise. Eventually, she became a prism for Continued
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Was raised in a succession of foster homes
1945 
Became model at Blue Book Agency
1946 
Screen test at 20th Century-Fox; signed contract that was dropped the following year
1948 
Signed contract with Columbia; dropped after one film
1950 
Signed seven-year contract with Fox
Continued
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