Anecdotes

At the time of his death, his life partner for 42 years was Sylvia Jarrico.

Was partly of Cherokee Indian ancestry.

Taught acting workshops on college campuses, including UC Irvine, and at the Mufandi Institute in Watts, Los Angeles. He was director of the institute in the 1960s.

Cousin of actor Paul Winfield.

Starred opposite Eartha Kitt in the 1978 all-black musical revival of "Kismet" entitled "Timbuktu!", but was replaced prior to the Broadway opening.

Portrayed slave abolitionist Frederick Douglass both on stage and screen, from a developed interest he had in the statesman.

Survived by his four children: Tariq Marshall, his youngest son, Gina Loring, his 2nd youngest, Malcolm Juarez, his 3rd youngest, and Claude Marshall, his eldest son.

Son of Vereen Marshall, and Thelma Edwards.