Real name: Carole Penny Marshall

Date of birth: October 15, 1942

Place of birth: The Bronx, New York

Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)

Father: Anthony

Mother: Marjorie

Siblings: Garry, Ronnie

Children: One daughter; Tracy Reiner

Marital Status: Divorced

Sex: Female

Nationality: Italian

Profession: Actor/Director

Eyes Color: Green

Natural Hair Color: Brown

Astrology Sign: Libra

Penny was the first female director with 2 films that grossed over 100 million dollars.

"It's better for me to go up against someone's passion with my passion and then clarifying something that he wrote. Then I know how to work around certain things.”

“My mother was nuts. She was very funny. We got our sense of humor from her. My father had no sense of humor and they yelled at each other.”

“I have a whole museum almost. Baseball and basketball take up the bulk of it, and there's some football and a little bit of hockey.”

“I think all directors should at least take acting classes and see what an actor goes through. And I think all actors should try to direct and see what a director has to go through - like we don't do it on purpose to take three hours to light the scene. I'm not thrilled with it either but that's what it takes.”

“I live in L.A., so I go to basketball games. But I love baseball.”

Penny Marshall Fan Site - Welcome

This is my personal tribute to the actor/director Penny Marshall.  I've been following Ms. Marshall's career since her early days in "Laverne & Shirley" - and I was really surprised that my internet search didn't turn up more information on such a talented person.  There's the usual IMDB page, as well as wikipedia - and a couple of out of date L & S fan sites, but nothing else - what a shame.

So, I've decided to add my tribute to the masses (?) and hope that other fans will come to this site and enjoy it.  And to all you other fans - feel free to send suggestions (video or pics anyone?) - or just drop a line - it will be nice hearing from you!  You can email me HERE .

                  

Penny Marshall Latest News

Alice Upside Down - Disney Channel - 2008
Penny will be playing the character Mrs. Plotkin in this new original movie for the Disney Channel.  Click HERE for full story.

 See the trailer for this movie HERE.

 

The truth is that I am not a frump...  I just enjoy being laid back. I would much rather feel comfortable and feel beautiful, than to feel uncomfortable, but look fantastic." ~ Penny Marshall