Early life
When was Marilyn Monroe born?
She was born on June 1, 1926.
What was the first film studio she signed a contract with?
Twentieth-Century Fox.
Who was her first husband?
Jim Dougherty.
What was the name of her last unfinished movie?
Something’s Got to Give.
When did she die?
On August 5, 1962.
What was Marilyn Monroe’s real name?
Her real name was Norma Jean Mortenson.
When did she change her name to Marilyn Monroe?
In 1946, after signing her first movie contract.
Who was her second husband?
Baseball player Joe DiMaggio.
Why did Twentieth-Century Fox fire her?
Because she was often ill and the filming was delayed.
Who discovered her body?
Her housekeeper.
Why did she live with foster parents?
Because her mother was mentally ill and often hospitalized.
What were two famous comedies that made her a star in 1953?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire.
How long did their marriage last?
About nine months.
What was she addicted to before her death?
Sleeping pills and alcohol.
What time was her death reported to the police?
At about 4:25 a.m.
What was her first job before becoming a model?
She worked as a paint sprayer in a defense plant.
What was the name of her own film company?
Marilyn Monroe Productions.
Who was her third husband?
Playwright Arthur Miller.
How often did she see her psychiatrist before her death?
Almost every day.
What did the police sergeant claim about her death?
That her suicide had been staged and she was murdered.
How was she discovered as a model?
She was discovered by an Army photographer while working in a factory.
For which movie did she receive critical acclaim?
Bus Stop.
What year did she marry Arthur Miller?
In June 1956.
Why was she hospitalized in 1961?
Because she was physically and emotionally ill.
What was the official cause of death?
Suicide by overdose of barbiturates.