James Dougherty (police officer)

James Dougherty
Dougherty with then-wife Norma Jeane Baker (later known as Marilyn Monroe), c. 1943–44
Born(1921-04-12)April 12, 1921
DiedAugust 15, 2005(2005-08-15) (aged 84)
OccupationOfficer in the Los Angeles Police Department
Years active1949–1974
Notable work
  • The Secret Happiness Of Marilyn Monroe (1976)
  • To Norma Jeane With Love, Jimmie (1997)
Spouses
  • (m. 1942; div. 1946)
  • Patricia Scoman
    (m. 1947; div. 1972)
  • Rita Lambert
    (m. 1974; died 2003)
Children3

James Edward Dougherty (April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American police officer, the first trainer of Special Weapons and Tactics. He is best known as the first husband of actress Marilyn Monroe.