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 Garry Kent Marshall (November 13, 1934 - July 19, 2016) was an American actor and filmmaker. He started his career in the 1960s writing for The Lucy Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show before he developed Neil Simon's 1965 play The Odd Couple for television in 1970. He gained fame for creating Happy Days (1974-1984), Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983), and Mork and Mindy (1978-1982). He is also known for directing Overboard (1987), Beaches (1988), Pretty Woman (1990), Runaway Bride (1999), and the family films The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). He also directed the romantic comedy ensemble films Valentine's Day (2010), New Year's Eve (2011), and Mother's Day (2016).
Bio:
Garry Kent Marshall (November 13, 1934 - July 19, 2016) was an American actor and filmmaker. He started his career in the 1960s writing for The Lucy Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show before he developed Neil Simon's 1965 play The Odd Couple for television in 1970. He gained fame for creating Happy Days (1974-1984), Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983), and Mork and Mindy (1978-1982). He is also known for directing Overboard (1987), Beaches (1988), Pretty Woman (1990), Runaway Bride (1999), and the family films The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). He also directed the romantic comedy ensemble films Valentine's Day (2010), New Year's Eve (2011), and Mother's Day (2016).
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Played the husband of his real-life sister Penny Marshall in Hocus Pocus (1993).Marshall was known for the photo albums he made on each of his movies, taking separate pictures of himself with every member of the huge cast and crew.Counted Julie Andrews as one of his favorite director/actor working experiences because she could act, she can sing, she's a lady who can curse with perfect diction.Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (1990).Marshall was known for his obsession with basketball: his contract had often obligated studios to provide a basketball court on his movie locations.Was the brother of Penny Marshall and Ronny Hallin (n��e Marshall).His mother, Marjorie Marshall, appeared in the sitcom episode, Beauty Contest (1976), as "Mrs. Weiss", the piano player.Began his career as a comedy writer.Former brother-in-law of Rob Reiner.Owned and operated the Falcon Theater in Burbank, California which was managed by his daughter, Kathleen Marshall and Rowan Joseph.Sam Wood's The Pride of the Yankees (1942) is Marshall's favorite film.Marshall was planning a sequel to the Princess Diaries movies he directed with actresses Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews shortly before his death. After his passing, the project never got off the ground.His father was of Italian descent. His maternal grandfather had English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry, and his maternal grandmother was of German descent.Was original choice to direct Sleepless in Seattle (1993), which went to Nora Ephron.Has said that because of his New York City background and accent, and that he Anglicized his last name, he would be erroneously believed or assumed to be Jewish.Worked for the New York Daily News as a copy boy in 1959 followed by a stint as a sports statistician in 1960.Was the son of Anthony W. Marshall and Marjorie Marshall (n��e Ward), a dance instructor.The original sitcom The Odd Couple (1970), of which Marshall was Executive Producer, gave the date of November 13 as the date Felix Unger was thrown out by his wife in the opening narration. This was the same date as Marshall's birthday.Attended Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), where he had a building specializing in radio/television/movie production named for him and his wife. Wrote for the Daily Northwestern sports beat while in college, advocating that NU drop out of the Big Ten athletic conference.Was afraid of heights.Attended and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in The Bronx, New York (1952).Was the father of Lori Marshall, Kathleen Marshall and Scott Marshall.Was the uncle of Tracy Reiner, Penny Lee Hallin, Judy Hallin and Wendy S. Hallin.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 23, 1983.Following his death, he was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on July 19, 2016, four months away from what would have been his 82nd birthday on November 13. |
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Garry Marshall |
Type: |
Writer,Producer,Actor (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Writer,Producer,Actor |
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Writer,Producer,Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:10:25 |
| Height: |
5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
Garry Kent Marshall (November 13, 1934 - July 19, 2016) was an American actor and filmmaker. He started his career in the 1960s writing for The Lucy Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show before he developed Neil Simon\'s 1965 play The Odd Couple for televi |
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Played the husband of his real-life sister Penny Marshall in Hocus Pocus (1993).Marshall was known for the photo albums he made on each of his movies, taking separate pictures of himself with every member of the huge cast and crew.Counted Julie Andrews as one of his favorite director/actor working experiences because she could act, she can sing, she's a lady who can curse with perfect diction.Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (1990).Marshall was known for his obsession with basketball: his contract had often obligated studios to provide a basketball court on his movie locations.Was the brother of Penny Marshall and Ronny Hallin (n��e Marshall).His mother, Marjorie Marshall, appeared in the sitcom episode, Beauty Contest (1976), as "Mrs. Weiss", the piano player.Began his career as a comedy writer.Former brother-in-law of Rob Reiner.Owned and operated the Falcon Theater in Burbank, California which was managed by his daughter, Kathleen Marshall and Rowan Joseph.Sam Wood's The Pride of the Yankees (1942) is Marshall's favorite film.Marshall was planning a sequel to the Princess Diaries movies he directed with actresses Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews shortly before his death. After his passing, the project never got off the ground.His father was of Italian descent. His maternal grandfather had English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry, and his maternal grandmother was of German descent.Was original choice to direct Sleepless in Seattle (1993), which went to Nora Ephron.Has said that because of his New York City background and accent, and that he Anglicized his last name, he would be erroneously believed or assumed to be Jewish.Worked for the New York Daily News as a copy boy in 1959 followed by a stint as a sports statistician in 1960.Was the son of Anthony W. Marshall and Marjorie Marshall (n��e Ward), a dance instructor.The original sitcom The Odd Couple (1970), of which Marshall was Executive Producer, gave the date of November 13 as the date Felix Unger was thrown out by his wife in the opening narration. This was the same date as Marshall's birthday.Attended Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), where he had a building specializing in radio/television/movie production named for him and his wife. Wrote for the Daily Northwestern sports beat while in college, advocating that NU drop out of the Big Ten athletic conference.Was afraid of heights.Attended and graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in The Bronx, New York (1952).Was the father of Lori Marshall, Kathleen Marshall and Scott Marshall.Was the uncle of Tracy Reiner, Penny Lee Hallin, Judy Hallin and Wendy S. Hallin.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 23, 1983.Following his death, he was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on July 19, 2016, four months away from what would have been his 82nd birthday on November 13. |
| Trademarks: |
Had worked with actor Hector Elizondo on most of his films, whether in a major/minor supporting role or uncredited cameo.
Frequently cast Hector Elizondo, Patrick Richwood and Larry Miller
Often showed baseball scenes or scenes related to the sport in his movies |
| Quotes: |
There is more to life than show business.
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When in doubt, you bring in relatives. Nepotism is a part of my work.
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[Julia Roberts] was young, but just fearless, and she was obviously popping off the screen. Watching her grow up has been one of my pleasures.
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In the education of the American people, I am Recess. |
| Job title: |
Writer,Producer,Actor |
| Others works: |
1972: He co-wrote the teleplay for an unsold comedy pilot called "The Out-of-Towners", which never got past the script stage.
1973: He produced and wrote the teleplay for an unsold sitcom pilot called "The Friday Night Group". The pre |
| Spouse: |
Barbara Marshall (March 9, 1963 - July 19, 2016) (his death, 3 children) |
| Children: |
Scott MarshallLori MarshallKathleen MarshallLori MarshallKathleen MarshallScott Marshall |
| Parents: |
Anthony W. Marshall
Marjorie Marshall |
| Relatives: |
Ronny Hallin (Sibling)
Tracy Reiner (Niece or Nephew)
Penny Lee Hallin (Niece or Nephew)
Judy Hallin (Niece or Nephew)
Penny Marshall (Sibling) |
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