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Garry Marshall

American actor and filmmaker (1934–2016)

Garry Marshall was an American screenwriter, director, producer and actor. He began in the 1960s writing for The Lucy Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show, then developed the television adaptation of The Odd Couple. He rose to fame in the 1970s by creating the ABC sitcom Happy Days (1974 to 1984), and went on to direct films including Pretty Woman (1990) and Runaway Bride.

Garry Marshall appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 1964 to 2010. That includes 3 titles as director. Most of that work is in comedy, romance and family. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Julia Roberts (3), Richard Gere (2), Héctor Elizondo (2).

Known for

  • Happy Days (1974), Creator. He created the ABC sitcom, which ran from 1974 to 1984.
  • Pretty Woman (1990), Director.
  • The Odd Couple. He developed the television adaptation of Neil Simon’s play.
  • The Princess Diaries (2001), Director. Among the films he directed in the 2000s.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993). Appeared on screen in this 1993 film as an actor.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Garry Marshall been in?
Garry Marshall appears in Valentine’s Day (2010), Runaway Bride (1999), Hocus Pocus (1993), Pretty Woman (1990) and Goldfinger (1964) on The Remote.
When was Garry Marshall born?
Garry Marshall was born on 13 November 1934.

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