Penny Marshall
Birth Name:
Carole Penny Marshall
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was the sister of producer Garry Marshall
- Got her first break after her brother cast her in the film "How Sweet It Is․"
- Quote: "I'm not an articulate person, but I have a strange combination of insecurity and fearlessness․"
- Best known for her work on the series "Laverne & Shirley․"
- Grew up across the stree from actor Rob Reiner
- Was in contention for the role of Gloria Bunker in the series "All in the Family․"
- Was the first woman to direct a film that earned over $100 million at the box office
Awards
- 1978Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1979Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1979Gold Medal - Favorite TV Program:Nominated
- 1979Stinker Award - Worst Fake Accent: Female:Nominated
- 1980Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1988Children and Cinema Award - Special MentionWinner
- 1989Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
- 1990Saturn Award - Best Director:Nominated
- 1992Hochi Film Award - Best Foreign Film:Winner
- 1992Yoga Award - Worst Foreign Film:Winner
- 1998High Hopes AwardWinner
- 2002Golden SwannWinner
- 2003TV Land Award - Working Stiff of the Year:Winner