Marilyn Monroe Monroe in 1953 Born Norma Jeane Mortenson (1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died August 5, 1962(1962-08-05) (agedxa036) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Causexa0of death Barbiturate overdose Resting place Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Otherxa0names Norma Jeane Baker Occupation Actress model singer Yearsxa0active 1945–1962 Spouse(s) James Dougherty (m.xa01942; div.xa01946) Joe DiMaggio (m.xa01954; div.xa01955) Arthur Miller (m.xa01956; div.xa01961) Website marilynmonroe.com Signature