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) (aged 36) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Cause of death Barbiturate overdose Resting place Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Other names Norma Jeane Baker Occupation Actress model singer Years active 1945–1962 Spouse(s) James Dougherty (m. 1942; div. 1946) Joe DiMaggio (m. 1954; div. 1955) Arthur Miller (m. 1956; div. 1961) Website marilynmonroe.com Signature