Synopsis
Actress
Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926 in Los
Angeles, California. During her all-too-brief life, Marilyn Monroe
overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most
enduring sex symbols. During her career, Monroe's films grossed more
than $200 million. Monroe died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962, at
only 36 years old.