Marilyn Monroe

Occupation: movie actress

Known for: sex symbol, "blond bombshell"

Also known as: Norma Jeane Baker, Norma Jean Baker, Norma Jean Mortenson, Norma Jean Mortensen

Religion: Convert to Judaism

Parents:

• Mother: Gladys Monroe Baker (also called Gladys Pearl Baker or Gladys Monroe Mortenson)
• Father: Edward Mortenson or C. Stanley Gifford

Husbands:

1. James Dougherty (married June 1, 1942; divorced 1946)
2. Joe Di Maggio (married January 14, 1954; divorced October 27, 1946)
3. Arthur Miller (married June 29, 1956; divorced January 24, 1961)

• Van Nuys High School
• 3 month modeling course
• dramatic coach, Natasha Lyless
• Actors Lab, Los Angeles
• Actors Studio, New York

• Marilyn Monroe Biography
• Marilyn Monroe Quotes
• Books: Marilyn Monroe Biographies

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