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More Information on Marilyn Monroe Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson (Also Known As: Norma Jeane Baker ) Birth Date/Place : June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, CA, USA Death Date / PLace: August 5, 1962, Brentwood, CA, USA Burial Location: Corridor of Memories, #24, Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA, USA Height: 5 feet 5 1/2 inches Weight: 115-120lbs. Measurements: 37-23-36 inches Hair Colour: Blond Eyes: Blue High Schools: Van Nuys High School, University High School Occupations: Model, Actress, Singer Marriages: Jimmy Dougherty (1942-1946), Joe DiMaggio (1954), Arthur Miller (1956-1961) Did you know? -Issued on June 1, 1995, Marilyn was featured on a 32cents US Commemorative postage stamp. -Elton John recorded the song "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. -She was crowned Miss California Artichoke Queen in 1947. -In 1946, she began using the stage name Marilyn Monroe, but did not legally change her name until February 23, 1956. Career Highlights: -Starred in 30 films -Started own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions (1955) Awards: -Golden Globe for "Female World Film Favourite 1954" -Nomination for Best Foreign Actress, 1956 British Academy Awards ("The Seven Year Itch") -Nomination for Best Foreign Actress, 1958 British Academy Awards ("The Prince and the Showgirl") -David Di Donatello Prize for Best Foreign Actress ("The Prince and the Showgirl") -Crystal Star Award for Best Foreign Actress ("The Prince and the Showgirl") -Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy ("Some Like It Hot", 1960) -Golden Globe for "Female World Film Favourite 1961" Rankings: 1953 Named "The Most Advertised Girl in the World" by the Advertising Association of the West in February Named the Playboy "Sweetheart" of the Month, December 1995 Chosen by Empire Magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" Voted Empire (UK) Magazine's "Sexiest Female Movie Star of all Time" 1997 Ranked #8 in Empire (UK) Magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" 1999 Named the No. 1 Sex Star of the 20th Century by Playboy magazine Voted "Sexiest Woman of the Century" by People Magazine Voted 4th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly Voted 2nd Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere Magazine Ranked #6 on the American Film Institute's "50 Greatest Screen Legends" list