Anthony W. Marshall
American television producer
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Anthony Wallace Marshall (né Masciarelli; March 29, 1906 – July 12, 1999) was an American television producer.[2][3] He was the father of actor-director Garry Marshall, actress-director Penny Marshall, and television producer Ronny Hallin.
March 29, 1906
Anthony W. Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Wallace Masciarelli[1] March 29, 1906 |
| Died | July 12, 1999 (aged 93) Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Education | New York University[2] |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Years active | 1923–1984 |
| Spouse |
Marjorie Ward (died 1983) |
| Children | Garry Marshall Penny Marshall Ronny Hallin |
| Relatives | Tracy Reiner (granddaughter) Scott Marshall (grandson) |
Early life
Anthony "Tony" Masciarelli was of Italian descent,[1] his family having come from San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo. He changed his last name to Marshall before his son Garry was born.[4] Marshall married Marjorie Irene (nee Ward; 1908–1983), the owner and teacher in a tap dance school.[5]
Career
Marshall began his career as a director of manufacturing films[5] and was a producer on his son Garry Marshall's television series, The Odd Couple. Later in his career, he produced for other television sitcoms, including, Laverne & Shirley, Happy Days, Mork & Mindy, Who's Watching the Kids? and The New Odd Couple. Marshall was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards in the category Outstanding Comedy Series.[6]
Death
Marshall died in July 1999 of natural causes at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, at the age of 93.[7][8]