Marilyn monroe a short biography for kids
Marilyn Monroe Facts for Kids!
Marilyn Monroe facts for kids
"Norma Jeane" redirects here.
Marilyn monroe a short biography for kids
For other uses, see Norma Jean (disambiguation) and Marilyn Monroe (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Marilyn Monroe | |
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Monroe in 1953 | |
Born | Norma Jeane Mortenson (1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | August 4, 1962(1962-08-04) (aged 36) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Burial place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
Other names | Norma Jeane Baker |
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Years active | 1945–1962 |
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Relatives | Berniece Baker Miracle (half-sister) |
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Marilyn Monroe ( born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer.
Famous for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular celebrities of the 1950s and early 1960s. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million ($1,935 million in 202