Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall (October 15, 1942) is an American actress, producer and director.

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October 15 - 1942 - American

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She was born Carole Penelope Masciarelli in The Bronx, New York to Italian-American Anthony Wallace Marsciarelli and Marjorie Irene Ward, who was of English and Scottish descent. She is the sister of writer, producer and director Garry Marshall.

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The Bronx - New York - Italian - American - English - Scottish - Garry Marshall

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Penny played the role of the wise-cracking brewery worker Laverne DeFazio in the popular TV sitcom Laverne and Shirley from (1976-1983).

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Laverne DeFazio - TV - Sitcom - Laverne and Shirley - 1976 - 1983

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Marshall was married to actor and director Rob Reiner (1971-1979).

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Rob Reiner - 1971 - 1979

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She has directed several successful feature motion pictures since the mid-1980s, including Big, Awakenings and A League of Their Own.

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Motion pictures - 1980s - Big - Awakenings - A League of Their Own

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She is a graduate of Walton High School in New York City.

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Walton High School - New York City

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