Anthony W. Marshall | |
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Born | Anthony Wallace
[1] Masciarelli March 29, 1906
The Bronx, New York U.S.
[2] |
Died | July 12, 1999
Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, U.S. | (aged 93)
Education | New York University [2] |
Occupation | Television producer |
Years active | 1923–1984 |
Spouse |
Marjorie Ward (died 1983) |
Children |
Garry Marshall Penny Marshall Ronny Hallin |
Anthony Wallace 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.
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]
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]
Marshall died in July 1999 of natural causes at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, at the age of 93. [7] [8]