Penny Marshall
Penny Marshall
Carole Penny Marshall is an American actress, director, and producer. In 1975, after playing several supporting roles on television, Marshall was cast as Laverne DeFazio for a guest appearance on the sitcom Happy Days. Her performance was well received, prompting a spin-off sitcom, Laverne & Shirley. Marshall reprised the DeFazio role for the show's entire run from 1976 until 1983. She was nominated for a Golden Globe award for her performance three times...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth15 October 1943
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I tell stories so only the independents do that and they don't pay you that much. I'd rather do TV or an HBO movie.
I've directed seven movies and know a thing or two about dealing with unexpected crises.
I think all directors should at least take acting classes and see what an actor goes through. And I think all actors should try to direct and see what a director has to go through - like we don't do it on purpose to take three hours to light the scene. I'm not thrilled with it either but that's what it takes.
My mother was nuts. She was very funny. We got our sense of humor from her. My father had no sense of humor and they yelled at each other.
You need to see what the actor needs. This one wants to be talked to privately. That one doesn't mind if you block it for them. Just tell me the truth and I'll adapt to it.
My brother and sister were much older. They were planned. I was not planned for. I was called the mistake, amongst other things.
I want you to laugh and cry. That's what I do.
I do talk like a truck driver sometimes, or I curse. What can I say?
Once I commit to something, I complete it. If I say 'no,' I mean 'no.' I just have to learn how to say 'no' more.
I'm very happy to watch a video at home with a friend rather than do dinner.
I have a grandson who is 20. He's a computer guy. I'm worried that he can't communicate without his machine. They have no personal contact with people. That's the bad part of technology.
Movie stars are insecure like everyone else. Thats why they go into acting!