American actress and director
Born: October 15, 1943
Died: December 17, 2018
Penny Marshall (1943–2018) was an American actress, director, and producer best known for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Born Carole Penny Marshall in the Bronx, New York, she started her career in the 1960s as an actress, gaining recognition for her role as Laverne DeFazio in the hit television series “Laverne & Shirley.”
Marshall transitioned to directing in the 1980s and became one of the few successful female directors in Hollywood at the time. She directed the popular films “Big” (1988), starring Tom Hanks, and “A League of Their Own” (1992), featuring an ensemble cast including Geena Davis and Madonna. These films showcased her ability to create heartwarming and comedic stories.
Marshall’s directing career continued with movies like “Awakenings” (1990), starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, and “The Preacher’s Wife” (1996), featuring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. Her work left a lasting impact on the film industry and earned her respect as a talented director.
Penny Marshall passed away in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of entertainment and breaking barriers for women in the industry.
Penny Marshall’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you’re not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.
- I have a strange combination of fearlessness and massive insecurity.
- I think directors should at least take acting lessons to see what’s going on. And I think all actors should direct to see what a director has to go through.
- Movie stars are insecure like everyone else. Thats why they go into acting!
- It’s better for me to go up against someone’s passion with my passion and then clarifying something that he wrote. Then I know how to work around certain things.
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