Marilyn Monroe Facts and Photos

MARILYN MONROE FACTS
AND PHOTOS
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Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson
Also Known As: Norma Jeane Baker

  Born: June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California
  Died: August 5, 1962 in Brentwood, California
  Burial Location: Corridor of Memories #24
  at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California



  Height: 5 feet 5 1/2 inches
  Weight: 140 lbs.
  Writing Hand: Left
  Measurements: 35-22-35
  Hair Color: Blonde
  Eyes: Blue



  High Schools Attended: Van Nuys High School & University
  High School
  Occupations: Model, Actress & Singer



  Mother: Gladys Baker
  Half-brother: Hermitt Jack Baker
  Half-sister: Berniece Miracle



  Marriages: Jimmy Dougherty (1942-1946)
  Joe DiMaggio (1954)
  Arthur Miller (1956-1961)
  Stepchildren: Joe DiMaggio, Jr. and Jane & Robert Miller



Interesting Facts

  In 1946, she began using the stage name 'Marilyn Monroe',
  but did not legally change her name until February 23, 1956

  She was crowned 'Miss California Artichoke Queen' in 1947.

  In December 1953, she was the Playboy 'Sweetheart of the
  Month'

  In February 1953, Marilyn was named the 'The Most
  Advertised Girl in the World' by the Advertising Association
  of the West

  Marilyn Monroe was nominated for the 1956 British
  Academy Award for 'Best Foreign Actress' in 'Seven Year
  Itch'

  Elton John recorded the song 'Candle in the Wind' as a
  tribute to Marilyn Monroe

  Issued on June 1, 1995, Marilyn was featured on a 32¡é U.S.
  commemorative postage stamp

  In 1999, Marilyn was named the 'Number One Sex Star of
  the 20th Century' by Playboy magazine

  In 1999, Marilyn was voted the 'Sexiest Woman of the
  Century' by People Magazine