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Marilyn Monroe: Biography

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Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/01/1926, Gemini
Date of Death: 08/05/1962
Profession: Actor; model; singer

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Marilyn Monroe Fast Facts:

Spent most of her childhood bouncing between foster homes and orphanages.
Monroe was her mother's maiden name.
Appeared on the cover of the first issue of Playboy, in December 1953.
Her production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, produced only two films: Bus Stop and The Prince and the Showgirl.
Converted to Judaism in order to marry Arthur Miller.
Her last film, The Misfits, was also Clark Gable's last movie.
Buried in the Corridor of Memories #24 at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Lee Strasberg delivered the eulogy at her funeral.
Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" was written for her.

Marilyn Monroe Relationships:
Bernice Miracle - Half Sister
Gladys Baker - Mother
Jim Dougherty - Ex-husband
Martin Edward Mortenson - Father
Robert Baker - Half Brother
Joe DiMaggio - Ex-husband
Arthur Miller - Ex-husband
Marilyn Monroe Awards:
1960 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1957 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1954 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1962 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
College:
Attended The Actors Studio, New York, NY

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