Penny Marshall
Penny Marshall was an actress known for her role as Laverne DeFazio on Laverne & Shirley.
Director
October 15, 1943
Libra
December 18, 2018
75
New York City, New York, United States
Penny Marshall, born Carole Penny Marshall, was an American actress, director, and producer who gained public recognition for her role as Laverne DeFazio on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley, which aired for eight seasons from 1976-83. As a director, she broke the glass ceiling in Hollywood with successful films such as Big, Awakenings, and A League of Their Own. Marshall also produced films like Cinderella Man and The Preacher’s Wife, leaving a significant and influential mark on the entertainment industry.