About
Garry Marshall was a major figure in American television and film. He created iconic sitcoms such as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy, and directed successful films like Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries. His career, spanning from 1961, earned him numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. He also founded the Falcon Theatre in Burbank and published two memoirs.
* 1934-11-13 — † 2016-07-19
Major works
- Happy Days (1974)TV series
- Pretty Woman (1990)film
- Beaches (1988)film
- The Princess Diaries (2001)film
- Runaway Bride (1999)film
Key milestones
- 1983Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- 1997Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
- 1997Founded the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California.
Themes
Romantic comedySitcomFamilyRomantic relationshipsNostalgia
Sources: dga.org · televisionacademy.com · walkoffame.com