Marilyn Monroe

Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson on
June 1st, 1926 died 5 August 1962
Marilyn Monroe's career as an actress
spanned 16 years. She made 29 films, 24
in the first 8 years of her career.

Become one of Blue Book's most successful models, appearing on dozens of magazine covers.
On July 23, 1946 she signed a contract with Twentieth Century-Fox Studios.( She selected her mother's family name of Monroe.)
Marilyn sang here first song in the movie "Ladies of the Chorus".
In 1948 Monroe signed a six-month contract with Columbia Pictures.
Also, in 1949, Marilyn agreed to pose nude for a calendar.
Her first serious acting job came in 1950 when she had a small but crucial role in “The Asphalt Jungle”.…