- Born
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- Birth nameGarry Kent Marshall
- Height1.78 m
- 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).- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpouseBarbara Marshall(March 9, 1963 - July 19, 2016) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenScott MarshallLori MarshallKathleen Marshall
- Parents
- RelativesRonny Hallin(Sibling)Tracy Reiner(Niece or Nephew)Penny Lee Hallin(Niece or Nephew)Judy Hallin(Niece or Nephew)Penny Marshall(Sibling)
- Had worked with actor Hector Elizondo on most of his films, whether in a major/minor supporting role or uncredited cameo.
- Often showed baseball scenes or scenes related to the sport in his movies
- Played the husband of his real-life sister Penny Marshall in Hocus Pocus : Les Trois Sorcières (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).
- His mother, Marjorie Marshall, appeared in the sitcom episode, Beauty Contest (1976), as "Mrs. Weiss", the piano player.
- There is more to life than show business.
- When in doubt, you bring in relatives. Nepotism is a part of my work.
- [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.
- In the education of the American people, I am Recess.
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