Personal Details :
- Full Name: Marilyn Lange
- Date of Birth: January 12, 1952
- Birthplace: Westfield, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Measurements: 37-24-37 inches
- Occupation: Model, Former Playboy Playmate
- Playmate of the Month: May 1974
- Playmate of the Year: 1975
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: Not available
- Twitter: Not available
- YouTube: Not active
- TikTok: Not applicable
Career Overview :
Marilyn Lange began her modeling career in the early 1970s and quickly rose to prominence after being selected as Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Month for May 1974. Her striking looks, athletic personality, and charisma led to her being named Playmate of the Year in 1975.
She was photographed by Dwight Hooker, one of Playboy’s most iconic photographers of the time. During her peak modeling years, she appeared in multiple Playboy issues, calendars, and special editions throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Marilyn also briefly entered the sports promotion world when she was drafted in 1976 by the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League (NASL) — a publicity move that gained media attention. She later worked with the team’s promotional department, further blending her image with pop culture and sports.
Following her time in the public spotlight, Marilyn gradually retired from modeling and has maintained a low profile in recent decades. Despite this, she remains a beloved icon among vintage modeling fans and Playboy collectors.
Personal Life & Interests
Marilyn Lange was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey, and later moved to Hawaii, where she enjoyed an active and laid-back lifestyle. While living in Hawaii, she developed an interest in recreational soccer, which became a fun part of her routine and led to her unexpected connection to professional sports promotions later on.
Despite her fame in the modeling world during the 1970s, Marilyn preferred to keep much of her personal life private. After her Playboy career, she gradually stepped away from the public eye, choosing a quieter and more reserved lifestyle.
She was known to be passionate about travel, beach life, and fitness during her youth. Friends and fans admired her for her natural beauty, down-to-earth personality, and athletic spirit. Though she has remained largely out of the public spotlight in recent decades, her legacy endures among fans of vintage glamour and classic Playboy history.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth: Not publicly disclosed
- Sources:
- Marilyn Lange became well-known as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month (May 1974) and Playmate of the Year (1975)
- She later made brief appearances in sports promotion roles with the Chicago Sting (NASL)
- No official statements, trusted media profiles, or financial disclosures have been released to verify her earnings or net worth
Note: Any figures found online should be considered speculative unless confirmed by reliable sources or by Lange herself.
Awards & Achievements :
- Playmate of the Month – May 1974: Featured in Playboy magazine, photographed by Dwight Hooker.
- Playmate of the Year – 1975: Honored with the prestigious title and awarded a pink Porsche 911S.
- Cover Appearances: Featured on multiple Playboy covers and in special edition issues during the 1970s and 1980s.
- Publicity Highlight – 1976: Drafted by the Chicago Sting soccer team in a NASL publicity stunt, leading to a role in team promotions.
- Legacy Icon: Recognized as one of the most memorable Playmates of the 1970s by vintage Playboy collectors and fans.
Fun Facts :
- Marilyn received a pink Porsche 911S as part of her prize for being named Playboy’s Playmate of the Year in 1975.
- She lived in Hawaii before her Playboy fame and enjoyed playing soccer recreationally.
- She was humorously drafted by the Chicago Sting soccer team in 1976 as part of a publicity stunt.
- Despite her popularity, she chose to step away from the spotlight and has kept a low public profile ever since.
- Marilyn’s pictorial was photographed by renowned Playboy photographer Dwight Hooker.
- She appeared in multiple Playboy special editions well into the 1980s and 1990s.
- She is often remembered as one of the most naturally photogenic Playmates of the 1970s era.