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Penny Marshall was born Carole Penny Marshall on October 15, 1943 in Manhattan. The Libra was 5' 6 1/2", with brown hair and green eyes. She was the daughter of Marjorie (Ward), a tap dance teacher, and Anthony "Tony" Marshall, an industrial film director. She was the younger sister of filmmakers Garry Marshall and Ronny Hallin. Her father was of Italian descent, originally surnamed "Masciarelli," and her mother was of German, Scottish, English, and Irish ancestry.
Penny was known in her family as "the bad one"... because not only did she walk on the ledge of her family's apartment building, but she snuck into the movies as a child and even dated a guy named "Lefty." She attended a private girls' high school in New York and then went to the University of New Mexico for two and a half years. There, Penny got pregnant with daughter, Tracy Reiner, and soon after married the father, Michael Henry, in 1961. The couple divorced two years later in 1963. She worked as a secretary for awhile. Her film debut came from her brother Garry Marshall, who put her in the movie How Sweet It Is! (1968) with the talented Debbie Reynolds and James Garner. She also did a dandruff commercial with Farrah Fawcett - the casting people, of course, giving Farrah the part of the "beautiful girl" and Penny the part of the "plain girl." This only added to Penny's insecurity with her looks.
She then married Rob Reiner on April 10, 1971, shortly after getting her big television break as Oscar Madison's secretary, Myrna Turner, on The Odd Couple (1970). She also played Mary Richards' neighbor, Paula Kovacks, on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) for a couple of episodes. However, her Laverne & Shirley (1976) fame came when her brother needed two women to play "fast girls" who were friends of Arthur Fonzarelli and would date Fonzie and Richie Cunningham on Happy Days (1974). Penny had been working on miscellaneous writing projects ("My Country Tis Of Thee", a bicentennial spoof for Francis Ford Coppola and "Paper Hands" about the Salem Witch Trials) with writing partner Cindy Williams. Cindy happened to be a friend and ex-girlfriend of Henry Winkler's, so Garry asked the two to play the parts of these girls. The audience saw their wonderful chemistry, and loved them so much, a spin-off was created for them.
Penny was well-known as Laverne DeFazio. She and Rob had divorced in 1980. The show ended three years later, half a year after Cindy Williams left the show due to pregnancy (her first baby, Emily, from now ex-husband Bill Hudson)... they wanted Williams to work the week she was supposed to deliver.
Soon after, Penny began directing such films as Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Big (1988) and A League of Their Own (1992). Her hobbies included needlepoint, jigsaw puzzles and antique shopping. She was best friends with actress Carrie Fisher and was godmother to Carrie's daughter, Billie.
Penny died at 75 in Los Angeles, California.- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Galt MacDermot was born on 18 December 1928 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was a composer, known for Hair (1979), Zodiac (2007) and Forrest Gump (1994). He was married to Marlene Bruynzeel. He died on 17 December 2018 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.- St. James, Scott: KMPC, 1979-82; KMGG, 1984; KMPC, 1991-92 and 1995; KCBS/FM, 1995-2004. Scott died December 17, 2018, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 75.
Scott was born on January 25, 1943 in Lockport, New York. He got his start in radio at South San Francisco High School when he and a buddy built a pirate radio station. From 1960-65, Scott served in Korea with the US Army.
Following his tour of duty, Scott tried his hand in the real estate market before playing the professional bowling circuit for a couple of years. He returned to radio at KLIV-San Jose, then afternoons at WPOP-Hartford. Always having tremendous respect for his audience, Scott made a point to travel to local high schools to get to know the kids who listened to his show. He even gave his home phone number on the air. He opened each show with a train whistle and exclaimed "The St. James Express is Smoking!"
Scott next moved to St. Louis where he worked at KKSS, KSD and CBS powerhouse KMOX. It was at KMOX he worked with legendary broadcasters Jack Buck and NBC sportscaster Bob Costas. Scott believed in the theory of 'Go Big or Go Home.' When Scott showed up somewhere, you definitely took notice.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and joined Gene Autry's "Station of the Stars," 710/KMPC. Scott became an important member of the Robert W. Morgan "Good Morgan Team." Scott also formed a friendship with three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Ali during this time. It was a friendship that endured the rest of their lives.
Scott also produced a nine-hour star-studded special on Gene Autry. The show covered the career of the Singing Cowboy from his three decades as a performer in radio, TV and film, to his ownership of both radio and TV stations, as well as he beloved California Angels baseball team.
Scott's later on-air jobs in L.A. included working with KIIS/FM's Rick Dees, "Arrow 93's" Uncle Joe Benson and Charlie Tuna. Once nicked-named 'The Jammer with the Hammer,' St. James picked up multiple Golden Mike and Mark Twain awards for commentary writing.
In the '80s, Scott was on-camera sports director at KHJ/Channel 9. During this time, Scott regularly hosted the LA Police Department's celebrity golf tournament.
Radio and TV wasn't enough for this talent. He caught the acting bug and made his first appearance on the big screen with a role in Heart of a Champion: The Mancini Story, exec produced by Sylvester Stallone. He appeared in dozens of motion pictures. His TV acting work included Dallas, ER, The A-Team, Murder She Wrote, The Young & the Restless, Everybody Loves Raymond, with many appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. His national TV commercial credits include American Express, Pepsi, DirecTV and the Honda Motor Company.
In 2004, he briefly returned to radio and did a talk show on KTRS-St. Louis. When he returned to the Southland, he was heard on the Cable Radio Network with Mike Horn. Scott was an incredible story teller.
For more than fifty years, Scott St. James has entertained millions of people from coast to coast, with his distinctive voice and charming wit. He's worked with the best in the business and he and his celebrity friends have given their time and money to hundreds of charities and individuals in need.
There are lots of people who made their mark in radio and television, but few that are considered true 'broadcasters.' There are those unique individuals who relate to an audience one-on-one, and are not afraid to tell it like it is. Scott St. James is a man who always did just that! - Actor
- Stunts
Jon Bluming was born on 6 February 1933 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. He was an actor, known for Hollands glorie (1977), Turkish Delight (1973) and Modesty Blaise (1966). He died on 17 December 2018 in De Bilt, Utrecht, Netherlands.- Special Effects
- Stunts
J.B. Jones is known for The Crow (1994), Cape Fear (1991) and Shoot to Kill (1988). J.B. died on 17 December 2018 in Miami, Florida, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Dolores Parker was an actress, known for Hollywood Varieties (1950) and King Cole Trio & Benny Carter Orchestra (1950). She died on 17 December 2018.- Special Effects
Tyler C. Martin was born on 30 May 1991 in Salem, Virginia, USA. He is known for Prisoners (2013), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) and The Watch (2012). He died on 17 December 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.- Actor
- Director
Arthur Zigouras was born on 29 May 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Play of the Week (1959), God Is on Their Side (2002) and The Robert Herridge Theater (1960). He died on 17 December 2018 in New York City, New York, USA.- Adolf Laimböck was born on 4 December 1933 in Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria. He was an actor, known for Zweikampf (1986), Der Staudamm (1968) and Der Polenweiher (1986). He died on 17 December 2018 in Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany.
- Anca Pop was born on 22 October 1984 in Moldova Noua, Romania. She was an actress, known for Ivana the Terrible (2019) and The Match (2016). She died on 17 December 2018 in Svinita, Romania.
- Ricardo Barber was born on 5 June 1937 in Placetas, Cuba. He was an actor, known for La salación (1965), Vote for Me (2003) and Vote for Me! (2002). He died on 17 December 2018 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- David A. Arnold was born on 20 September 1959 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He is known for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Spider-Man (2002) and Letters from Iwo Jima (2006). He died on 17 December 2018 in Akron, Ohio, USA.
- Kunio Suyamo was born on 24 December 1927 in Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Threshold (1981), Programme X (1970) and King of Kensington (1975). He was married to Yoshiye Omori. He died on 17 December 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- David Shepherd was born on 10 October 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Daddy (2003), Transgression (1994) and DanTDM Creates a Big Scene (2017). He was married to Nancy Fletcher, Connie Carr and Suzanne Stern. He died on 17 December 2018 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA.
- Franciszek Barfuss was an actor, known for The Scar (1976). He died on 17 December 2018 in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland.
- Melchor Rosabal was born on 17 May 1981 in Tampa, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for Dark Intentions: The Movie (2019), Ozark (2017) and BrothAhood (2017). He died on 17 December 2018 in Augusta, Georgia, USA.
- Music Department
Arun Bhaduri was born on 7 October 1943 in Murshidabad, West Bengal, British India. He is known for Aparanher Alo (1989). He died on 17 December 2018 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.- Director
- Writer
Jean Cormier was born on 25 January 1943 in Paris, France. He was a director and writer, known for Parlez-moi du Che (1987) and Paris dernière (1995). He died on 17 December 2018 in Paris, France.- Raven Wilkinson was born on 2 February 1935 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Live from Lincoln Center (1976), Ballets Russes (2005) and A Ballerina's Tale (2015). She died on 17 December 2018 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Liri Armiri was born on 18 April 1927 in Fier, Albania. She was an actress, known for Mësim për Lindën (1972). She died on 17 December 2018 in Tirana, Albania.