Marilyn Monroe was a famous American actress, model, and singer, here is the simple Marilyn Monroe biography: Born: Norma Jeane Mortenson June 1, 1926 Los Angeles, California, United States Died: August 5, 1962 (aged 36) Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of death: Barbiturate overdose Resting place: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood, Los Angeles Nationality: American Other names: Norma Jeane Baker Norma Jeane Dougherty Norma Jeane DiMaggio Marilyn Monroe Miller Occupation: Actress, model, singer, film producer Years active: 1947–1962 Notable work(s): Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, River of No Return, The Seven Year? Itch, Some Like It Hot, The Misfits Religion: Pentecostal (1926–1956), Judaism (1956–1962) Spouse: James Dougherty (m,phpBay Pro. 1942–1946) (divorced) Joe DiMaggio (m. 1954–1954) (divorced) Arthur Miller (m,Angelina Records. 1956–1961) (divorced) Source: