Garry Marshall

American actor and filmmaker (1934–2016)
Person human Q315087
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Summary

Garry Marshall was born on November 13, 1934[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on July 19, 2016[3], in Burbank[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,807 views/month, #4,091 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
  • Father: Anthony W. Marshall[12]
  • Mother: Q106259110[13]
  • Spouse: Barbara Sue Wells[14]
  • Child: Scott Marshall[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[16]
  • Native language: English[17]
  • Occupation: voice actor[18], comedian[19], television actor[20], television producer[21], director[22], film actor[23]
  • Educated at: Northwestern University[24], DeWitt Clinton High School[25], Medill School of Journalism[26]
  • Award received: Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement[27], Valentine Davies Award[28], Disney Legends[29], Lucy Award[30], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[32]
  • Sex or gender: male[33]
  • Commons category: Garry Marshall[34]
  • Archives at: Northwestern University[35]
  • Cause of death: pneumonia[36]
  • Residence: The Bronx[37]
  • Family name: Marshall[38]
  • Given name: Garry[39]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[40]
  • Nominated for: Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy[41], Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Comedy[42], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series[43], BAFTA Award for Best Film[44], César Award for Best Foreign Film[45], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture[46], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[47]

Why It Matters

Garry Marshall has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Garry Marshall born?

Garry Marshall's place of birth was The Bronx[2].

Where did Garry Marshall die?

Garry Marshall passed away in Burbank[4].

Who were Garry Marshall's parents?

Garry Marshall's father was Anthony W. Marshall[12]. Garry Marshall's mother was Q106259110[13].

Who was Garry Marshall married to?

Garry Marshall's spouses include Barbara Sue Wells[14].

What did Garry Marshall do for work?

Garry Marshall worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and actor[9].

Where did Garry Marshall go to school?

Garry Marshall was educated at Northwestern University[24], DeWitt Clinton High School[25], and Medill School of Journalism[26].

What awards did Garry Marshall receive?

Honors received include Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement[27], Valentine Davies Award[28], Disney Legends[29], and Lucy Award[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  29. [30] ↑ . womeninfilm.org. Retrieved . womeninfilm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [35] ↑ . findingaids.library.northwestern.edu. Retrieved . findingaids.library.northwestern.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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