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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

ACTOR Jun 1, 1926 - Aug 5, 1962

KNOWN FOR

Being the most iconic American sex symbol; her roles in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like it Hot, The Seven Year Itch

AMERICAN MASTERS FILM

Marilyn Monroe: Still Life (Jul 2006)Directed by Gail Levin

Written Features

Video Features

Gloria Steinem WATCH: 11:00
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- Marilyn Monroe's most iconic photograph in blowing dress CLIP: 2:01
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Marilyn Monroe's most iconic photograph in blowing dress
George Zimbel's photographs: Joe Dimaggio walking out on Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- Marilyn Monroe's nude photograph by Leif-Erik Nygards CLIP: 1:20
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Marilyn Monroe's nude photograph by Leif-Erik Nygards
Leif-Erik Nygards' one photograph of Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- Marilyn Monroe's identity according to Norman Mailer CLIP: 0:27
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Marilyn Monroe's identity according to Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer, author of 'Marilyn: A Biography,' reads an excerpt on identity.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- Marilyn Monroe's relationship with Arthur Miller CLIP: 0:44
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Marilyn Monroe's relationship with Arthur Miller
Marilyn Monroe's relationship with playwright Arthur Miller in photos.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- The many images of Marilyn Monroe's "Ballerina" session CLIP: 2:05
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
The many images of Marilyn Monroe's "Ballerina" session
A silent short of Marilyn Monroe's 'Ballerina' outtakes. (Photos by Milton Greene.)
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- The silent process of developing a photo of Marilyn Monroe CLIP: 0:53
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
The silent process of developing a photo of Marilyn Monroe
A silent short, developing a Marilyn Monroe photograph. (Photo by Roy Schatt.)
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- The influence Marilyn Monroe had on many generations CLIP: 1:03
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
The influence Marilyn Monroe had on many generations
Sam Shaw's name isn't well known, but his photographs of Marilyn Monroe are.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- The “Black Sitting” session with Marilyn Monroe CLIP: 1:16
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
The “Black Sitting” session with Marilyn Monroe
How Milton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe (voiced by Greene's first wife, Amy Greene).
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- Why Marilyn Monroe was "made for a camera" CLIP: 1:04
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Why Marilyn Monroe was "made for a camera"
Marilyn Monroe still surrounds us: store windows, building sides, restaurants, art.
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life -- Marilyn Monroe: Still Life - Preview PREVIEW: 0:30
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life - Preview
Airs Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.