Marilyn Monroe

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Characters played by Marilyn Monroe

Sugar Kane Kowalczyk — Some Like It Hot (1959)

The vocalist and ukulele player of an all-female band traveling to Miami. She hopes to find a millionaire and is pursued by Joe under a false identity. She eventually discovers the truth and joins their escape.

Angela Phinlay — The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

Angela Phinlay is Alonzo D. Emmerich's young girlfriend. After finding her asleep at his home, he later uses her as an alibi by claiming he spent the night with her. Police Commissioner Hardy threatens her with jail for supporting that false account.

Lorelei Lee — Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

Lorelei Lee is an American showgirl engaged to Gus Esmond and the story's central figure. She is strongly attracted to financial security and diamonds, becomes involved with the wealthy Sir Francis Beekman, and faces a theft charge over his wife's tiara. With Dorothy's help, she survives the scandal and wins Mr. Esmond Sr.'s approval for her marriage.

Roslyn Taber — The Misfits (1961)

A 30-year-old woman seeking a divorce from her inattentive husband. She becomes involved with a group of outsiders, opposes harming rabbits and horses, shows compassion toward an injured rodeo rider, and ultimately reconciles with the man she loves.

Rose Loomis — Niagara (1953)

Rose is George Loomis's younger, alluring, and deeply dissatisfied wife. She is having an affair with Patrick and conspires with him to kill George beneath the Falls. After George survives and Patrick dies, Rose panics, flees the hospital, and is ultimately strangled by George in the carillon tower.

Pola Debevoise — How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Pola is one of three women renting a luxurious penthouse while pursuing wealthy husbands. Near-sighted and reluctant to wear glasses around men, she is deceived by J. Stewart Merrill but accidentally meets Freddie Denmark on the wrong airplane. Freddie encourages her to wear her glasses, and their mutual understanding quickly leads to marriage.

Lois Laurel — Monkey Business (1952)

Oliver's secretary who accompanies a rejuvenated Barnaby Fulton out on the town during his youthful spree.

Amanda Dell — Let's Make Love (1960)

A performer rehearsing in an off-Broadway revue. She wants to help Tony Danton achieve stardom, becomes the focus of Jean-Marc Clement's affection, and eventually falls in love with him despite his deception.

Cherie — Bus Stop (1956)

An ambitious café chanteuse from the Ozarks aspiring to become a Hollywood star. Initially resistant to Bo's advances, she flees and is forced onto a bus. Stranded during a blizzard, she witnesses Bo's transformation from bullying to respectful behavior. After confessing her past and sharing a meaningful kiss, she decides to leave with him.

Kay Weston — River of No Return (1954)

Dance hall singer and Harry Weston's fiancée. Travels downriver on a raft with Matt, Mark, and Harry. Survives hypothermia and Indian attacks while growing closer to Matt. Initially works at a Council City saloon before happily leaving her old life to join Matt and Mark at their farm.

Nell Forbes — Don't Bother to Knock (1952)

A troubled young woman working as a babysitter for Bunny Jones while staying connected to her uncle Eddie Forbes. She impersonates a wealthy woman, wears Ruth Jones's clothing, threatens Bunny, attacks Eddie, and mistakes Jed Towers for her deceased boyfriend. Her past suicide attempt and relapse culminate in a razor threat.

Annabel Jones — We're Not Married! (1952)

Annabel is Jeff Norris's wife and a newly crowned “Mrs. Mississippi” preparing, with her manager Duffy, to compete for “Mrs. America.” She is frequently away while Jeff cares for their child. After learning their marriage is invalid, she loses her title through Jeff's actions, but eventually becomes engaged to him again.

Career Overview

Marilyn Monroe has 163 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Aliens Uncovered Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Some Like It Hot, The Seven Year Itch, How to Marry a Millionaire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
163
Birth Date
1926-06-01
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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