Info Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe, born as Norma Jeane Mortenson (1926-1962), was a well-known actress and entertainer. FBI file references to Monroe were previously released under the Freedom of Information Act in the 1980s, but were reprocessed in 2012 and posted here on January 4, 2013. This reprocessed version includes more information. The previous release is available below as “Marilyn Monroe Part 1” and “Marilyn Monroe Part 2” for comparison purposes. Marilyn Monroe Part 1 of 2 Marilyn Monroe Part 2 of 2 Marilyn Monroe Re-Processed 2012