Filmmaker
The Resume
(November 13, 1934- )
Birth name is Garry Kent Marsciarelli
Directed 'Young Doctors in Love (1982),' 'The Flamingo Kid (1984),' 'Overboard (1987),' 'Beaches (1988),' 'Pretty Woman (1990),' 'The Other Sister (1999),' 'Runaway Bride (1999),' 'The Princess Diaries (2001),' 'Raising Helen (2004)' and 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)'
Created the TV series 'Happy Days (1974-1984),' 'Laverne & Shirley (1976-1983)' and 'Mork and Mindy (1978-1982)'
Acted in 'Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986),' 'Soapdish (1991),' 'A League of Their Own (1992),' 'Murphy Brown (1994-1998),' 'Never Been Kissed (1999)' and 'The Simpsons (1999)'
Older brother of Penny Marshall
Why he might be annoying
He is a mediocre director.
He specializes in 'chick flicks.'
He is has a height phobia.
He offended some conservatives by making a movie about a prostitute ('Pretty Woman') with Disney.
His film about a mentally retarded romance, 'The Other Sister,' got horrendous reviews.
He describes his sister, Penny Marshall, as 'a little cranky.'
He is loud and brash.
Why he might not be annoying
He is frank and unpretentious.
He is known for his modesty and good humor.
He enjoyed playing basketball in his spare time, but a knee injury forced him to stop at age 60.
On every movie set, he puts together a scrapbook of photos of himself with each member of the cast and crew.
Despite the bad reviews, he says 'The Other Sister' is his favorite of his own films.
He says: 'You should never give up your dream for anything - not for money, not for a good way to impress a hot brunette.'
Credit: Wieland Kalligaro
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 53 Votes: 52.83% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 47 Votes: 40.43% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 53.54% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 134 Votes: 45.52% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 213 Votes: 50.23% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 133 Votes: 44.36% Annoying
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