Larry Marshall (actor)
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Singer
Larry Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1943 |
| Education | Fordham University Xavier University, Louisiana New England Conservatory |
| Occupations | Actor Singer |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Spouse | Jeannine Otis |
Larry Marshall (born April 3, 1943)[1][2] is an American actor and singer.[3][4] He is known for his work in musical theatre and film.[2]
Marshall was born in 1943 in Spartanburg, South Carolina,[2] and raised in South Carolina and New York.[5][3] As a child, he created a doo-wop group called the Dell Chords with other kids in the neighborhood.[4] He later studied at Fordham University, Xavier University, and the New England Conservatory of Music.[4][5]
Career
During junior year at the New England Conservatory, Marshall won a chorus role in Porgy and Bess, which he toured internationally.[4][6] After graduation, he continued to perform in the opera, touring nationally and on Broadway, eventually earning Tony and Drama Desk award nominations for his portrayal of Sportin' Life.[4] He continued to play this role into the 1990s.[5] Marshall's other Broadway appearances include Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Full Monty, and The Color Purple.[4] He also performed in the New York Shakespeare Festival.[2]
Marshall's film roles include Cab Calloway in The Cotton Club and Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar.[4] Calloway praised Marshall's portrayal of him in The Cotton Club.[7] In the 2015 documentary Superstars, Marshall reunited with fellow Jesus Christ Superstar cast members, including Ted Neeley (who produced the documentary), Yvonne Elliman, and Josh Mostel.[8]
Personal life
Larry lives on Staten Island, in New York City, with his long-time partner, Jeannine Otis.[4]
Theatrical performances (selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Hair | Berger | [9] |
| 1971 | Two Gentlemen of Verona | Valentine | [9] |
| 1976 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Judas | [10] |
| 1976, 1983 | Porgy and Bess | Sportin' Life | [9] |
| 1976 | Rockabye Hamlet | Hamlet | [9] |
| 1981 | Oh, Brother! | Revolutionary Leader | [9][11] |
| 1989 | The Threepenny Opera | Tiger Brown | [10] |
| 1997 | Play On! | Sweets | |
| 2001-02 | The Full Monty | Noah "Horse" T. Simmons | [9][12] |
| 2006 | The Color Purple | Ol' Mister | [9] |
| 2008 | Xanadu | Danny | [4][13] |
| 2011 | The Music Man | Mayor Shinn | [10] |
| 2013 | Pullman Porter Blues | Monroe | [14][15] |
| 2017 | Waitress | Joe | [10] |
| 2017-18 | |||
| 2019-20 | |||
| 2022 |
