− | '''Marilyn Monroe''' ([[June 1]], [[1926]] – [[August 5]], [[1962]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[actor|actress]], [[singer]] and [[model (person)|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. | + | '''Marilyn Monroe''' (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an [[United States|American]] [[actor|actress]], [[singer]] and [[model (person)|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. |