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The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1966) -- A documentary about the life and career of 1950s sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, narrated by director John Huston (who worked with her on "The Misfits")...
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Date of Birth:
21 June 1921, Bemidji, Minnesota, USA more
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Mini Biography:
Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell was born on June 21, 1921 in Bemidji... more
Trivia:
Is portrayed by Marla Carlis in The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) (TV), by Renee Henderson in... more
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Awards:
5 wins more
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(9 articles)
Marilyn Monroe-style 50s bras making comeback
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Progress Report
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Alternate Names:
Connie Haines and Beryl Davis Trio The Jane Russell

Filmography

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Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Hunter" (1984)   Ava Fontaine (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 6.7 (429)
1 TV episode:
- 2. "The Yellow Rose" (1983)   Rose Hollister (3 episodes, 1983-1984) 1984 - 7.7 (38)
- 3. Darker Than Amber (1970) Alabama Tigress 1970 - 6.2 (126)
- 4. The Born Losers (1967) Mrs. Shorn 1967 - 5.7 (753)
- 5. Waco (1966) Jill Stone 1966 - 5.5 (37)
- 6. Johnny Reno (1966) Nona Williams 1966 - 5.5 (115)
- 7. "The Red Skelton Show" (1951)   Clara Appleby III / Lillian Martin (2 episodes, 1959-1963) 1963 - 8.2 (165)
AKAs:
  • The Red Skelton Hour (USA: new title)
- 8. "Death Valley Days" (1952)   Mary Taylor (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 7.7 (89)
AKAs:
  • Call of the West (USA: syndication title)
  • The Pioneers (USA: syndication title)
  • Trails West (USA: syndication title)
  • Western Star Theater (USA: syndication title)
- 9. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (1958)   Lili (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.4 (26)
AKAs:
  • Desilu Playhouse
- 10. "Colgate Theatre" (1949)   (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - -
- 11. The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957) Laurel Stevens 1957 - 5.5 (148)
- 12. The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) Mamie Stover 1956 - 6.2 (116)
- 13. Hot Blood (1956)   Annie Caldash 1956 - 5.8 (101)
AKAs:
  • Bad Blood (USA: alternative title)
- 14. Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955) Bonnie Jones/Mimi Jones 1955 - 5.2 (150)
- 15. The Tall Men (1955) Nella Turner 1955 - 6.5 (526)
- 16. Foxfire (1955) Amanda 1955 - 5.8 (94)
- 17. Underwater! (1955)   Theresa Gray 1955 - 5.2 (208)
AKAs:
  • The Big Rainbow (USA: alternative title)
- 18. The French Line (1953) Mary 'Mame' Carson 1953 - 5.1 (156)
- 19. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)   Dorothy Shaw 1953 - 7.2 (7,181)
AKAs:
  • Howard Hawks' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)
- 20. Road to Bali (1952) (uncredited) Cameo Appearance 1952 - 6.8 (2,010)
- 21. Montana Belle (1952) Belle Starr 1952 - 5.4 (93)
- 22. Son of Paleface (1952) Mike 'The Torch' Delroy 1952 - 6.9 (797)
- 23. Macao (1952) Julie Benson 1952 - 6.7 (820)
- 24. The Las Vegas Story (1952) Linda Rollins 1952 - 6.1 (175)
- 25. Double Dynamite (1951)   Mildred 'Mibs' Goodhue 1951 - 5.3 (284)
AKAs:
  • It's Only Money
- 26. His Kind of Woman (1951) Lenore Brent 1951 - 7.2 (1,109)
- 27. The Paleface (1948) Calamity Jane 1948 - 7.0 (1,191)
- 28. Young Widow (1946)   Joan Kenwood 1946 - 6.8 (43)
AKAs:
  • The Naughty Widow (USA: reissue title)
- 29. The Outlaw (1943) Rio McDonald 1943 - 5.6 (1,265)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Handicap (1968) ("A Little Girl From Little Rook") 1968 - -
- 2. The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) (performer: "Keep Your Eyes on the Hands") 1956 - 6.2 (116)
- 3. Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955) (performer: "Ev'rything I've Got", "I Wanna Be Loved by You", "Daddy", "Ain't Misbehavin'") 1955 - 5.2 (150)
- 4. The French Line (1953) (performer: "WELL! I'LL BE SWITCHED", "WHAT IS THIS THAT I FEEL?", "ANY GAL FROM TEXAS", "LOOKING FOR TROUBLE") 1953 - 5.1 (156)
- 5. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)   (performer: "When Love Goes Wrong", "Bye Bye Baby", "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", "Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?") ("A Little Girl from Little Rock") 1953 - 7.2 (7,181)
AKAs:
  • Howard Hawks' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)
- 6. Montana Belle (1952) (performer: "THE GILDED LILY" (uncredited), "MY SWEETHEART'S THE MAN IN THE MOON" (1892) (uncredited)) 1952 - 5.4 (93)
- 7. Son of Paleface (1952) (performer: "Buttons and Bows", "Wing-Ding Tonight", "Am I In Love") 1952 - 6.9 (797)
- 8. Macao (1952) (performer: "You Kill Me", "One for My Baby") 1952 - 6.7 (820)
- 9. The Las Vegas Story (1952) (performer: "I Get Along Without You Very Well", "My Resistance Is Low") 1952 - 6.1 (175)
- 10. Double Dynamite (1951)   (performer: "Kisses and Tears") ("It's Only Money") 1951 - 5.3 (284)
AKAs:
  • It's Only Money
- 11. His Kind of Woman (1951) (performer: "Five Little Miles From San Berdoo", "You'll Know") 1951 - 7.2 (1,109)
- 12. Young Widow (1946)   ("These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)") 1946 - 6.8 (43)
AKAs:
  • The Naughty Widow (USA: reissue title)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Run for the Sun (1956) (producer) (uncredited) (executive producer) 1956 - 6.2 (314)
Self
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- 1. Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1950s (2009) (V) Herself 2009 - -
- 2. Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1940s (2009) (V) Herself 2009 - -
- 3. Hollywood on Fire (2009) Herself 2009 - -
- 4. "Quelli che... il calcio" (2001)   Herself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 5.5 (58)
- 5. "Loose Women" (1999)   Herself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 3.8 (299)
1 TV episode:
- 6. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) (V) Herself 2008 - 7.9 (25)
- 7. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure (2008) (TV) Herself 2008 - 6.7 (18)
- 8. "This Is David Gest" (2007)   Herself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - -
- 9. Jane Russell - Der Star aus dem Heu (2006) (TV) Herself 2006 - -
- 10. "This Morning" (1988)   Herself (2 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 4.5 (113)
AKAs:
  • This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
- 11. Jerry Lewis - König der Komödianten (2006) (TV)   Herself 2006 - -
AKAs:
  • Jerry Lewis (Germany: short title)
- 12. Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz (2004) (TV) Herself 2004 - 5.6 (7)
- 13. The Passions of Howard Hughes (2004) (V) Herself 2004 - -
- 14. Hollywood Legenden (2004) (TV)   Herself 2004 - 6.6 (33)
AKAs:
  • Hollywood Legends (USA: literal English title)
- 15. The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 4.3 (107)
- 16. The 100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 6.8 (19)
- 17. 100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 4.2 (106)
- 18. Bob Hope at 100 (2003) (TV) Herself 2003 - 6.9 (13)
- 19. "Larry King Live" (1985)   Herself (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 5.8 (388)
1 TV episode:
- 20. Screen Tests of the Stars (2002) (TV) Herself - Interviewee 2002 - 10.0 (7)
- 21. The Game of Their Lives: Pro Football's Wonder Years (2001) (TV) Herself (Actress/Wife of Bob Waterfield) 2001 - 6.8 (11)
- 22. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) (TV) Herself 2001 - 6.3 (374)
- 23. Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies (2000) (TV) Herself 2000 - 6.7 (27)
- 24. "Biography" (1987)   Herself (2 episodes, 1997) 1997 - 8.0 (266)
- 25. "Private Screenings" (1996)   Herself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 8.8 (61)
- 26. Inside the Dream Factory (1995) (TV) Herself 1995 - 9.5 (6)
- 27. The Hollywood Fashion Machine (1995) (TV) Herself 1995 - 7.8 (12)
- 28. "American Cinema" (1995)   Herself (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 7.0 (56)
1 TV episode:
- 29. Golden Globes 50th Anniversary Celebration (1994) (TV) Herself 1994 - -
- 30. "Reflections on the Silver Screen" (1990)   Herself (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - -
AKAs:
  • Reflections on the Silver Screen with Professor Richard Brown (USA: long title)
- 31. Bob Hope & Friends: Making New Memories (1991) (TV) Herself 1991 - -
- 32. "Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story" (1987)   Herself (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 8.7 (60)
AKAs:
  • The RKO Story: Tales from Hollywood (UK)
- 33. Hollywood Uncensored (1987) Herself 1987 - 6.1 (41)
- 34. The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV) Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Makeup 1983 - 5.4 (85)
- 35. Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV) Herself 1982 - 7.0 (108)
- 36. "Don Adams' Screen Test" (1975)   (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 8.3 (14)
- 37. "V.I.P.-Schaukel" (1971)   Herself (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 7.5 (23)
1 TV episode:
- 38. "The Virginia Graham Show" (1970)   Herself (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 7.8 (9)
- 39. "The Jackie Gleason Show" (1966)   Herself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.4 (65)
AKAs:
  • The Color Honeymooners (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 40. "The Bob Hope Show" (1952)   Herself (2 episodes, 1956-1966) 1966 - 7.3 (8)
- 41. Fate Is the Hunter (1964) Herself 1964 - 7.1 (464)
- 42. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Herself / Singer (4 episodes, 1955-1963) 1963 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
4 TV episodes:
- 43. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1963)   Herself (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.8 (43)
AKAs:
  • The Chrysler Theater
  • Theatre of Stars (UK)
  • Universal Star Time (syndication title)
- 44. "What's My Line?" (1950)   Mystery Guest (2 episodes, 1957-1962) 1962 - 8.9 (268)
2 TV episodes:
- 45. "Here's Hollywood" (1960)   Herself (2 episodes, 1961-1962) 1962 - 7.6 (22)
- 46. The Arthur Murray Special for Bob Hope (1960) (TV) Herself 1960 - -
- 47. "The Steve Allen Show" (1956)   Herself - Guest / Herself - Singer (2 episodes, 1957-1958) 1958 - 9.3 (68)
AKAs:
  • The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (USA: new title)
2 TV episodes:
- 48. "The Nat King Cole Show" (1956)   Herself (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 8.3 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 49. Screen Snapshots: WAIF International Ball (1957) Herself 1957 - -
- 50. "Shower of Stars" (1954)   Herself (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 6.7 (15)
AKAs:
  • Chrysler Shower of Stars
- 51. "Person to Person" (1953)   Herself (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 8.8 (28)
1 TV episode:
- 52. Screen Snapshots: Playtime in Hollywood (1956) Herself 1956 - 7.9 (8)
- 53. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950)   Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1954) 1954 - 7.8 (140)
AKAs:
  • Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
  • Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
  • Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
1 TV episode:
- 54. "Pantomime Quiz" (1947)   Guest Panelist (1 episode, 1952) 1952 - 8.9 (21)
AKAs:
  • Mike Stokey's Pantomime Quiz (USA: alternative title)
  • Stump the Stars (USA: new title)
- 55. Screen Snapshots: Hollywood Goes to Bat (1950) Herself 1950 - -
- 56. Screen Snapshots: Hollywood Rodeo (1949) Herself 1949 - -
- 57. Meet the Stars #8: Stars Past and Present (1941)   Herself 1941 - 9.1 (5)
AKAs:
  • Stars Past and Present (USA: short title)
Archive Footage
- 1. "History vs. Hollywood"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. Marilyn's Man (2004) Herself
- 3. Cleavage (2002) (TV) Herself
- 4. Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs (2000) (TV)
- 5. L.A. Confidential (1997) (uncredited) Herself
- 6. "Biography"  
1 TV episode:
- 7. "Intimate Portrait"  
1 TV episode:
- 8. The Casting Couch (1995) (V)
- 9. Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend (1987) Herself
- 10. Hollywood Outtakes (1983) Herself
- 11. Margret Dünser, auf der Suche nach den Besonderen (1981) (TV) Herself
- 12. The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1966) (uncredited) Herself
- 13. Hollywood My Home Town (1965) Herself
- 14. Marilyn (1963) (uncredited) Herself (scene from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes")
- 15. "The DuPont Show of the Week"  
1 TV episode:
- 16. "Toast of the Town"  
1 TV episode:
- 17. Screen Snapshots: Hollywood Cowboy Stars (1955) Herself

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Other Works:
Publicity photographs for Indian motorcycles (with then-husband Bob Waterfield), c. 1949. more
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4 Portrayals | 1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | 8 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos more
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