| Marilyn Monroe | |
.jpg) Monroe in the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes film trailer (1953) | |
| Born | June 1, 1926 Los Angeles, California |
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| Died | August 5, 1962, age 36 Los Angeles, California |
| Contact | Marilyn Monroe |
Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress, singer and model. After acting in small roles for several years, she gradually became known for her comedic skills, sex appeal and screen presence, going on to become one of the most popular movie stars of the 1950s. Revered as a legendary Hollywood star, she is idolized throughout the world as a silver screen sex goddess. Later in her career, she worked towards serious roles with a measure of success. However, long-standing problems were exacerbated by disappointments in both career and personal life during her later years.