Actress Marilyn Monroe wins a trophy at the 'Star Of Tomorrow' Awards on January 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. Photographed by Earl Leaf. Earl Leaf began his career as a journalist for Time and The Saturday Evening Post. Marilyn Monroe (born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles as Norma Jeane Mortenson, church-registered christening Norma Jeane Baker, † August 5, 1962 ibid) was an American film actress and singer, model and film producer. Dimensions: 18,4cm x 24,4cm (in) 20,6cm x 25,4cm (out). less