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 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.
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.
My brother and sister were much older. They were planned. I was not planned for. I was called the mistake, amongst other things.