Marilyn Monroe American Actress (1926–1962)
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Biography
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress from Los Angeles. She died on 4 August 1962 at the age of 36. She was known for Let's Make Love (1960).
The earliest of her listed screen credits is Dangerous Years, from 1947. In total, 36 films are listed from 1947 to 2020. Listed parts include Rose Loomis in Niagara (1953). She is last credited, in her lifetime, on The Misfits (1961).
On the music side, the records list I Wanna Be Loved by You (1928). Instruments on record include ukulele. RCA Records is listed as her label. Among her notable work are Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch and The Prince and the Showgirl.
Marilyn Monroe won 5 awards on record. The first recorded win came with Targa d'Oro in 1958 for The Prince and the Showgirl. More recently, she won Henrietta Award in 1961.
Filmography
36 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Beautiful Like a Poem | Film | |
| 2020 | Marilyn Monroe: Photobiography | Film | |
| 2016 | Our Queen at Ninety | Film | |
| 2012 | Love, Marilyn | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1963 | Hollywood Without Make-Up | Film | |
| 1963 | Marilyn | Film | |
| 1961 | The Misfits | Film | |
| 1960 | Let's Make Love | Film | |
| 1959 | Some Like It Hot | Film | |
| 1957 | The Prince and the Showgirl | Film | |
| 1956 | Bus Stop | Film | |
| 1955 | The Seven Year Itch | Film | |
| 1954 | River of No Return | Film | |
| 1954 | There's No Business Like Show Business | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Film | |
| 1953 | How to Marry a Millionaire | Film | |
| 1953 | Niagara | Rose Loomis | Film |
| 1952 | Clash by Night | Film | |
| 1952 | Don't Bother to Knock | Film | |
| 1952 | Monkey Business | Film | |
| 1952 | O. Henry's Full House | Film | |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! | Film | |
| 1951 | As Young as You Feel | Film | |
| 1951 | Home Town Story | Film | |
| 1951 | Let's Make It Legal | Film | |
| 1951 | Love Nest | Film | |
| 1950 | A Ticket to Tomahawk | Film | |
| 1950 | All About Eve | Film | |
| 1950 | Love Happy | Film | |
| 1950 | Right Cross | Film | |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Film | |
| 1950 | The Fireball | Film | |
| 1948 | Ladies of the Chorus | Film | |
| 1948 | Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! | Film | |
| 1947 | Dangerous Years | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Henrietta Award | Won | |
| 1960 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 1959 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Some Like It Hot | Won |
| 1958 | Targa d'Oro | The Prince and the Showgirl | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | I Wanna Be Loved by You | Single |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to James Dougherty (1942 to 1946, divorced), Joe DiMaggio (1954 to 1955, divorced) and Arthur Miller (1956 to 1961, divorced). Education on record includes University of California, Los Angeles (art, literary studies), finishing in 1962; University High School; and Van Nuys High School.
Marilyn Monroe Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Marilyn Monroe at the time of death?
Marilyn Monroe died on 4 August 1962 at the age of 36. She was born on 1 June 1926.
What is Marilyn Monroe known for?
Marilyn Monroe was known for Let's Make Love (1960).
What is Marilyn Monroe’s nationality?
Marilyn Monroe was American, born in Los Angeles.
How tall was Marilyn Monroe?
Marilyn Monroe was 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
Who was Marilyn Monroe married to?
Marilyn Monroe’s marriages on record are to Arthur Miller (1956 to 1961), Joe DiMaggio (1954 to 1955) and James Dougherty (1942 to 1946).
Has Marilyn Monroe won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Henrietta Award (1961).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4616), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Sam Shaw · Public domain
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