Tue, 12/18/2018
Remembering Penny Marshall
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We’re sad to learn that actress/director Penny Marshall has passed away at the age of 75. Marshall was beloved for her role as "Laverne DeFazio" on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley, created by her brother, the late Garry Marshall. She went on to an incredibly successful career as a director, helming numerous hit films, including "Big," "Awakenings," and "A League of Their Own."
Below are some selections from her 2013 interview:
On “Laverne DeFazio” on Laverne & Shirley:
On advice to aspiring actors and directors:
On the craft of directing:
Watch Penny Marshall’s full interview and read her obituary in Variety.