Garry Marshall

American actor and filmmaker (1934–2016)

Garry Marshall (November 13, 1934 – July 19, 2016) was an American writer, producer, director and actor.

Garry Marshall
Marshall in 2013
Born
Garry Kent Marshall

(1934-11-13)November 13, 1934[1]
DiedJuly 19, 2016(2016-07-19) (aged 81)
Alma materNorthwestern University
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer, producer
Years active1961–2016
Spouse(s)Barbara Marshall
(m. 1963–2016, his death)
Children3 (including Scott Marshall)
RelativesPenny Marshall, Ronny Hallin (sisters)

Career change

Marshall wrote for comedians Joey Bishop and Phil Foster. Soon he moved on to writing for television series, including The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Tonight Show. In 1970, he adapted the Neil Simon play and 1968 movie The Odd Couple into a popular television series starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.

It was very successful. Marshall worked on Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley (which co-starred his sister Penny), and Mork and Mindy. Both of there were spin-offs from Happy Days and just as successful and well-known. He directed and acted in several movies including Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride.

Marshall also ran and works out of a local community theatre house in Los Angeles, The Falcon Theatre.

Death change

On the morning of July 19, 2016, Marshall, aged 81, died at a hospital in Burbank, California, due to complications of pneumonia after suffering a stroke.[2][3]

Filmography change

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References change

  1. "Monitor". Entertainment Weekly. No. 1181. Nov 18, 2011. p. 34.
  2. "TV, film legend Garry Marshall dies at 81". USA Today. July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  3. Reporter, Nick Visser (July 19, 2016). "Director Garry Marshall Dead At 81". The Huffington Post. Retrieved July 19, 2016.

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