Garry Marshall Biography

Fast Facts

• Worked with Stand Up To Cancer along with the cast of "New Year's Eve․"
• Has received numerous nominations and awards for his work in writing and directing, including the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award
• Supports the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation, working to provide financial support to families with children suffering from metabolic disorders
• Wrote jokes for comedians Joey Bishop and Phil Foster, later on writing for "The Tonight Show" with the host Jack Paar
• Quote: "When in doubt, you bring in relatives․ Nepotism is a part of my work․"
• Quote: "(On Julia Roberts) "She was young, but just fearless, and she was obviously popping off the screen․ Watching her grow up has been one of my pleasures․""
• Later in his career he switched from writing to directing films, including "Pretty Woman," "Valentine’s Day," and "New Year’s Eve․"
• After moving to Hollywood and teaming up with TV writer Jerry Belson, the two wrote for popular TV shows such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Lucy Show․"
• While attending Northwestern University, he wrote for the sports column in The Daily Northwestern, in addition to being a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity