Full Name: Carole Penny Marshall
Profession: Actress and Director
Biography: Penny Marshall made her name as an actress in the TV sitcom "Laverne and Shirley" (1976-83), created by her brother Garry Marshall. The series, a spin-off from "Happy Days" was successful on its own terms and by its third season was the most popular series on US TV.
Marshall's career as a director began directing several "Laverne and Shirley" episodes before going on to direct such successful films as "Big" with Tom Hanks, "Awakenings" (1990) with Robert De Niro and "A League of our Own" (1992) starring Geena Davis and Madonna.
She was one of the first women to become a big name director in Hollywood, with "Big" she became the first woman to direct a film that earned over $100 million.
Born: October 15, 1943
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Died: December 17, 2018 (aged 75)
Cause of Death: Diabetes complications
Married Life
- 1971-04-10 American actress Penny Marshall (27) marries American actor and director Rob Reiner (24); divorce in 1981
Historical Events
- 1972-09-16 "The Bob Newhart Show" sitcom (the Chicago one) debuts on CBS-TV, the first episode "Fly Unfriendly Skies" stars Penny Marshall as The Stewardess
- 1976-01-27 "Laverne & Shirley" TV spinoff from "Happy Days" starring Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams premieres on ABC TV
- 1983-05-10 TV sitcom "Laverne & Shirley" last airs on ABC-TV
- 1988-06-03 "Big" film directed by Penny Marshall, starring Tom Hanks premieres in US
- 1995-05-22 TV sitcom Laverne & Shirley 20th anniversary reunion special, televised
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