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Garry Marshall
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13 November 1934 - 19 July 2016
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Garry Marshall is an American director, screenwriter and producer, born November 13, 1934 in New York City. His father, an Italian by birth, even before he was born, Harry changed his surname Machiarelli to Marshall.
While studying at college, Harry wrote a letter to the editors of a sports newspaper and was so passionate about the process that it gave him the impetus to write humorous stories. Gary Marshall graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, where he specialized in radio and television,
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Garry Marshall is an American director, screenwriter and producer, born November 13, 1934 in New York City. His father, an Italian by birth, even before he was born, Harry changed his surname Machiarelli to Marshall.
While studying at college, Harry wrote a letter to the editors of a sports newspaper and was so passionate about the process that it gave him the impetus to write humorous stories. Gary Marshall graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, where he specialized in radio and television, and worked as a sports columnist for some time.
Gary Marshall's career in show business began in 1961 with scripts for The Tonight Show, followed by other humorous programs. Harry’s work in television series was also very successful.
"The Strange Couple" (1970-1975), Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983), Mork and Mindy (1978-1982).
During his forty-year career as a director and writer, Gary Marshall tried himself in various fields of the film industry, became the creator of popular feature films Overboard (1987).
"Pretty Woman" (1990), The Runaway Bride (1999), How to Become a Princess (2001, 2004), Cool Georgia (2007),
"Valentine's Day" (2010), "Old New Year" (2011).
Gary Marshall created 16 television series, which were nominated for 16 Emmy Awards and 7 times became winners, and also received 4 Golden Globes. Working with director Gary Marshall brought fame to actors such as Julia Roberts, Henry Winkler, Robin Williams, Jason Alexander and many others.