Biography for
Garry Marshall More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

13 November 1934, New York City, New York, USA

Birth Name

Garry Kent Maschiarelli

Spouse

Barbara Marshall

(9 March 1963 - present) 3 children

Trade Mark

Uses Hector Elizondo in almost all of his movies

Has worked with actor Hector Elizondo on every film he's ever made, whether in a major/minor supporting role or uncredited cameo.

Frequently casts Hector Elizondo, Patrick Richwood and Larry Miller

Often shows baseball scenes or scenes related to the sport in his movies

Trivia

Marshall is known for his obsession with basketball: his contract has often obligated studios to provide a basketball court on his film locations.

Also known for the photo albums he makes on each of his movies, taking separate pictures of himself with every member of the huge cast and crew.

Attended Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), where he has a building specializing in radio/television/film production named for him and his wife. Wrote for the Daily Northwestern sports beat while in college, advocating that NU drop out of the Big Ten athletic conference.

Graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in New York [1952]

Career started as a comedy writer.

Is afraid of heights.

Son of Anthony W. Marshall and Marjorie Marshall (née Ward), a dance instructor.

Brother of Penny Marshall and Ronny Hallin (née Marshall).

Father of Lori Marshall, Kathleen Marshall, and Scott Marshall.

Three children: Lori, Scott, Kathleen - all actors who have appeared in several of Garry's films

Uncle of Tracy Reiner, Penny Lee Hallin, Judy Hallin and Wendy S. Hallin.

Owns and operates the Falcon Theater in Burbank, California along with his daughter, Kathleen Marshall.

Played the husband of his real-life sister Penny Marshall in Hocus Pocus (1993).

His mother, Marjorie Marshall, appeared in the "Happy Days" (1974) episode, "Happy Days: Beauty Contest (#3.21)" (1976), as "Mrs. Weiss", the piano player.

Was original choice to direct Sleepless in Seattle (1993).

Former brother-in-law of Rob Reiner.

Counts 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.

Personal Quotes

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.