There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please understand that this item is personally managed. ◆ Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer. She played the role of a typical "blonde bombshell" in various films. She was one of the most popular sex symbols from the 1950s to the early 1960s, and was also a symbol of the sexual revolution of the time.