Carole Penny Marshall was an American actress, film director, and producer born in The Bronx, New York City on October 15, 1943. She rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as a television performer and went on to establish herself as a filmmaker. Marshall is perhaps best known for her role as Laverne DeFazio on the television sitcom Laverne & Shirley, which aired from 1976 to 1983. Her performance in this role earned her three Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. Beyond her acting work, Marshall became a film director and producer, expanding her career in the entertainment industry. She passed away on December 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.