Marilyn Monroe

American actress and model (1926–1962)
Person human Q4616
Marilyn Monroe
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Marilyn Monroe, born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13], was a film actor, model, film producer, singer, autobiographer, and Playboy Playmate . Her mother was Gladys Monroe [14], and she had two siblings: Berniece Baker Miracle and Charles Stanley Gifford Jr. . She attended University High School, University of California, Los Angeles, Van Nuys High School, and the Actors Studio for her education [15]. Monroe practiced Jewish atheism .

She was married three times: to James Dougherty from 1942 to 1946, Joe DiMaggio from 1954 to 1955, and Arthur Miller from 1956 to 1961 . Monroe received several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the Targa d'Oro, the Henrietta Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and multiple Golden Globe Awards .

Monroe died on August 4, 1962, in Brentwood from a barbiturate overdose . She was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery [6].

Marilyn Monroe

Summary

Marilyn Monroe is a human[1]. She was born in Los Angeles[2]. She was born on June 1, 1926[3]. She passed away in Brentwood[4]. She died on August 4, 1962[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], model[7], film producer[8], singer[9], and autobiographer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.028% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,799 views/month, #280 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Marilyn Monroe…
  • Marilyn Monroe died in Brentwood[4].
  • Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926[3].
  • Marilyn Monroe died on August 4, 1962[5].
  • Marilyn Monroe died on August 5, 1962[12].
  • Marilyn Monroe is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[13].
  • Marilyn Monroe's father was Charles Stanley Gifford[14].
  • Marilyn Monroe's mother was Gladys Monroe[15].
  • Among Marilyn Monroe's spouses was James Dougherty[16].
  • Marilyn Monroe was married to Joe DiMaggio[17].
  • Among Marilyn Monroe's spouses was Arthur Miller[18].
  • Marilyn Monroe held citizenship in United States[19].
  • American English was Marilyn Monroe's native language[20].
  • Marilyn Monroe worked as a film actor[6].
  • Marilyn Monroe worked as a model[7].
  • Marilyn Monroe's professions included film producer[8].
  • Marilyn Monroe's professions included singer[9].
  • Marilyn Monroe's professions included autobiographer[10].
  • Marilyn Monroe's professions included Playboy Playmate[21].
  • Marilyn Monroe's education included a stint at University High School[22].
  • Marilyn Monroe's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[23].
  • Marilyn Monroe's education included a stint at Van Nuys High School[24].
  • Marilyn Monroe's education included a stint at Actors Studio[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Marilyn Monroe is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Marilyn Monroe is The Seven Year Itch[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marilyn Monroe's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. She was born on June 1, 1926[3]. Her father was Charles Stanley Gifford[14]. Her mother was Gladys Monroe[15]. American English was her native language[20].

Education

Educated at University High School[22], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1924[30]; University of California, Los Angeles[23], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34]; Van Nuys High School[24], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1914[37]; and Actors Studio[25], a drama school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1947[40], headquartered in New York City[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], model[7], film producer[8], singer[9], autobiographer[10], and Playboy Playmate[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes[26], a film[42], directed by Howard Hawks[43]; The Seven Year Itch[27], a film[44], directed by Billy Wilder[45]; The Prince and the Showgirl[46]; Some Like It Hot[47]; The Misfits[48]; and Happy Birthday, Mr. President[49]. Things named for Marilyn Monroe include Marilyn Manson[50], an actor[51], b. 1969[52], of United States[53]; Monroe piercing[54]; Norma John[55], a musical group[56], founded in 2008[57]; and Marilyn[58], a peak bagging classification[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[60], a film award category[61], in United States[62]; Targa d'Oro[63], a film award[64], in Italy[65], founded in 1956[66]; Henrietta Award[67], a class of award[68], in United States[69], founded in 1951[70]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[71], a commemorative plaque[72], in United States[73]; and Golden Globe Awards[74], a group of awards[75], in United States[76], founded in 1944[77], headquartered in Beverly Hills[78].

Personal Life

Spouses include James Dougherty[16], a police officer[79], 1921–2005[80], of United States[81]; Joe DiMaggio[17], a baseball player[82], 1914–1999[83], of United States[84], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[85]; and Arthur Miller[18], a playwright[86], 1915–2005[87], of United States[88], awarded the Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[89]. Marilyn Monroe's religion is recorded as Jewish atheism[90].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 4, 1962[5] and August 5, 1962[12]. Marilyn Monroe passed away in Brentwood[4]. The cause of death was barbiturate overdose[91]. She is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Marilyn Monroe ranks in the top 0.028% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,799 views/month, #280 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] She is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

She has been cited as an influence by Kikka[94], a singer[95], 1964–2005[96], of Finland[97], specialised in music industry[98].

Entities named for her include Marilyn Manson[50], an actor[51], b. 1969[52], of United States[53]; Monroe piercing[54]; Norma John[55], a musical group[56], founded in 2008[57]; and Marilyn[58], a peak bagging classification[59].

FAQs

Where was Marilyn Monroe born?

Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles[2].

Where did Marilyn Monroe die?

Marilyn Monroe died in Brentwood[4].

Who were Marilyn Monroe's parents?

Marilyn Monroe's father was Charles Stanley Gifford[14]. Marilyn Monroe's mother was Gladys Monroe[15].

Who was Marilyn Monroe married to?

Marilyn Monroe's spouses include James Dougherty[16], Joe DiMaggio[17], and Arthur Miller[18].

What did Marilyn Monroe do for work?

Marilyn Monroe worked as film actor[6], model[7], film producer[8], singer[9], and autobiographer[10].

Where did Marilyn Monroe go to school?

Marilyn Monroe was educated at University High School[22], University of California, Los Angeles[23], Van Nuys High School[24], and Actors Studio[25].

What awards did Marilyn Monroe receive?

Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[60], Targa d'Oro[63], Henrietta Award[67], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[71].

Who did Marilyn Monroe influence?

Marilyn Monroe has been cited as an influence by Kikka[94].

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