Penny Marshall

Biography

Born 10/15/1942

A naturally gifted comedienne, Penny Marshall transcended an early brush with fame via the TV sitcom “Laverne and Shirley” (ABC, 1976-1983) to become a successful feature film director, with such titles as “Big” (1988), “A League of Their Own” (1992) and “Riding in Cars with Boys”...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1992, received American Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement-Female
In 1991, received Women in Film Crystal Award

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Highlights

In 2006, Helmed a series of Dove shorts, headlined by Felicity Huffman; premiered at dovenight.com
In 2006, Appeared in the Albert Brooks' comedy, "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World"
In 2004, Played Lieutenant Chevetone in the drama "Stateside" also starring Carrie Fisher and Rachael Leigh Cook

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Family & Companions

Tony Marscharelli: father (born in 1906; producer of "Laverne and Shirley" (1976-83); died on July 12, 1999 at age 93)
Marjorie Irene Marscharelli: mother (died of Alzheimer's disease in 1983)
Garry Marshall: brother (born 1938; producer of TV series, "The Odd Couple" and "Laverne and Shirley")

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