As with many pop-culture figures, some overly hyped aspects of Marilyn… Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 5,1962) was an American actress, writer, model, singer and filmmaker.Between 1946 and 1962, she made 44 movies. Marilyn Monroe, American actress who became a major sex symbol in the 1950s after starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), The Seven Year Itch (1955), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Famous for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and was emblematic of the era's attitudes towards sexuality. UPCOMING EVENTS Check back soon for information on future events. Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online. The Official Facebook Page of Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s. A timeline of Marilyn Monroe events. 24,944 talking about this. Events and activities, sponsored by the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club, the longest running Marilyn Monroe fan club in existence today. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5, 1962, yet she's remained an unforgettable icon for more than half a century.