Merlin Monroe was a famous American actress. She was born in 1926 and died at the age of 36 in 1962. Her career in acting started in 1947.
The full and real name of Merlin Monroe was Norma Jane Baker or Mortenson. She is know in the whole world as a very beautiful American actress. She played only in the movies. Her childhood was very painful and difficult. Merlin grew up in the orphanage. As a teenager, she was adopted by a family.
In 1944 Merlin started a work of a photo-model. She was considered extremely pretty. Up till now, she is known as one of the greatest symbols of sex and beauty. She was not very tall, and quite slim, although comparing to today's models, she may seem quite fat. She not only acted, but also sang and danced wonderfully.
In 1947 her career in films began. At the beginning, she was given only not significant roles. However, the audience remembered her very well from the movies 'Everything About Eve' and 'Asphalt Jungle'. She is best known from two musical movies- 'Men Prefer Blondes' and 'Half Real, Half Joke'.
The viewers, as well as people working in American cinematography greatly admired her appearance. Merlin was eager to become very famous. She wanted people to adore her.
Apart from the movies mentioned before, she played also with Laurence Olivier in 'Niagara' and 'Prince and actress'.
Although she was very successful, she had many problems and felt very unhappy. Her death in 1962 is difficult to explain. Most people claim that she committed suicide by taking too many sleeping pills.
