Frequently Asked Questions About Marilyn Monroe
When was Marilyn Monroe Born?
On June 1st, 1926, at 9:30 in the morning.
Marilyn Monroe's birth name was Norma Jean, who was she named after?
After the actress Norma Talmadge, whom her mother, Gladys, admired.
When and to whom did Marilyn Monroe first get married?
Marilyn Monroe married James Dougherty on June 19th, 1942.
Their marriage was officially terminated on September 12th, 1946.
When and how did Marilyn Monroe first get her big break?
Marilyn Monroe was working at the Radioplane Company in Burbank (where the Burbank Airport is now), when in August of 1944, Photographers from the army's First Motion Picture Unit arrived to take photos and movies of women on the assembly line. Photographer David Conover asked Marilyn to pose for him. She was 18 at the time.
What was Marilyn Monroe's first movie?
Her first movie was for Twentieth Century-Fox, called Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! It was later renamed Summer Lightning.
Her first starring role, however was for Ladies of the Chorus.
Was Marilyn ever on the Radio or Television?
Yes, Marilyn Monore's live radio debut was on August 31st, 1952, on NBC's Hollywood Star Playhouse, whe played a murderess in the episode "Statement in Full".
Her Television debut was for Jack Benny's CBS-TV comedy series show on September 13th, 1953.
She was also interviewd by Edward R. Murrow for TV's Person to Person, on April 8th, 1955.
When did Marilyn die?
August 5th, 1962.