Fast+Facts


 * She was born August 5, 1962
 * She was born in Los Angeles, CA[[image:Norma_Jean.jpg width="320" height="355" align="right" caption="MarilynMonroe.com"]]
 * Original name was Norma Jeane Mortenson
 * Her hieghth was 5'51/2
 * Mailyns Weighed Varied from 115 - 120 lbs.
 * 5 feet 5 1/2 inches tall
 * Had Short Bleach Blonde Hair
 * Several occupations like Model, Actress, Singer
 * Married Jimmy Dougherty (2 years); Joe DiMaggio (one year); and Arthur Miller (5 years)
 * Marilyn was named the Number One Sex Star of the 20th Century by Playboy magazine many years after death in 1999
 * "Candle in the Wind" was a tribute to Marilyn Monroe.recorded by Elton John.
 * In December issue in 1953, she was the Playboy "Sweetheart".
 * Crowned Miss California Artichoke Queen in 1947.
 * Legally change her name to Marilyn Monroe February 23, 1956.
 * Marilyn Monroe was nominated for the 1956 British Academy Award for "Best Foreign Actress" in the Seven Year Itch.
 * Marilyn was featured on a 32¢ US commemorative postage stamp in 1995 on June 1.
 * Named the “The Most Advertised Girl in the World” by Advertising Association of the West.
 * Marilyns Measurements were 37-23-36 (Studio's Claim);but Dress Makers claim 35-22-35
 * She died August 5, 1962
 * Died at Brentwood, CA
 * Buried at Corridor of Memories, tomb #24, at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA



Photos: MarilynMonroe.com CMG Worldwide. "Fast Facts." //Marrilyn Monroes Official Website//. N.p., 1 June 2004. Web. 9 Dec. 2006. .