Penny Marshall: A Life In Pictures

By Rachel West. 18 Dec 2018 5:40 PM

A lookback at the life and career of actress-turned-director Penny Marshall, who passed away at 75 on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.

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Art Garfunkel And Penny Marshall Sighting at The Dorchester Hotel - June 14, 1980

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'Happy Days'
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After making her acting debut in 1953, Penny Marshall originated the role of Laverne DeFazio on "Happy Days" in 1975.
'Laverne & Shirley'
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Marshall starred as the titular Laverne in "Laverne & Shirley" with her iconic "L" on her sweater. The comedy series about the misadventures of two single women ran for eight seasons.
'The Tonight Show'
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Marshall drops by "The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson" in 1977.
Tennis Tournament
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Marshall hit the court for the 7th annual RFK Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournament in 1977.
Rob Reiner And Penny Marshall
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Marshall married actor-director Rob Reiner in 1971. The pair later divorced in 1981.

After her death, Reiner remembered her lovingly: "I loved Penny. I grew up with her. She was born with a great gift. She was born with a funnybone and the instinct of how to use it. I was very lucky to have lived with her and her funnybone. I will miss her."
Art Garfunkel And Penny Marshall Sighting at The Dorchester Hotel - June 14, 1980
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Following her separation from Reiner, Marshall briefly dated musician Art Garfunkel, pictured here in the early 1980s.
Comic Relief
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Pee-Wee Herman poses with Penny Marshall during Comic Relief on March 29, 1986.
Directing 'Big'
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Marshall followed her feature film directorial debut, "Jumpin' Jack Flash", by directing Tom Hanks in the comedy "Big", pictured here on set in 1987.
Pro-Choice Rally
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In 1989, Marshall joined fellow A-listers Glenn Close, Morgan Fairchild, Jane Fonda, Bella Abzug, Marlo Thomas, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cybill Shepherd at a Pro-Choice rally in Washington, D.C.
'Awakenings' Premiere
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Marshall directed Robin Williams and Robert De Niro in the 1990 drama "Awakenings".
'A League Of Their Own'
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Marshall steps out at the premiere of her beloved baseball comedy "A League Of Their Own" in Los Angeles.
Penny And Carrie
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Marshall and Carrie Fisher enjoyed a decades-long friendship after being introduced by Fisher's ex, Paul Simon and "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels. Pictured here in 1990, the pals stepped out at a benefit art auction in 1990.
Walk Of Fame
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Penny Marshall and "Laverne & Shirley" co-star Cindy Williams, are honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The duo were inducted by Henry Winkler, Ed Begley Jr. and Penny's brother Garry Marshall, in 2004.
Marshall And McCartney
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Paul McCartney gets a kiss on the cheek by actress Penny Marshall at the 2009 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons event in 2009.
'My Mother Was Nuts' Memoir
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In 2012, Marshall stopped by "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" to dish on her memoir, My Mother Was Nuts, which chronicles her upbringing and rise to fame in front of and behind the camera.
'A League Of Their Own' Reunion
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In 2015, Marshall reunited with her "A League Of Their Own" cast including Bitty Schram, Patti Pelton, Anne Ramsay, Tracy Reiner, and Ann Cusack at a special softball game during the Bentonville Film Festival, founded by Geena Davis.

Penny Marshall: A Life In Pictures

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