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What was Garry Marshall’s Net Worth?
Garry Marshall, an American actor, director, writer, and producer, passed away on July 19, 2016 at the age of 81. At the time of his death, he had a net worth of $50 million.
Marshall began his career as a joke writer for comedians such as Joey Bishop and Phil Foster. He later became a writer for “The Tonight Show” with Jack Paar before moving to Hollywood in 1961. There, he teamed up with Jerry Belson to write for television shows including “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, “The Joey Bishop Show”, “The Danny Thomas Show”, and “The Lucy Show”.
Some of Marshall’s notable credits include creating “The Odd Couple”, “Happy Days”, “Laverne and Shirley” (which starred his sister Penny Marshall), and “Mork and Mindy”. He also wrote and directed “The Flamingo Kid” and directed films such as “Frankie and Johnny”, “Runaway Bride”, “Georgia Rule”, “Valentine’s Day”, “New Year’s Eve”, “Beaches”, and “The Princess Diaries”.
Garry Marshall was survived by his sisters, actress/director/producer Penny Marshall and TV producer Ronny Marshall Hallin.
Garry Marshall’s Early Life and Education
Garry Marshall was born on November 13, 1934 in New York City, New York. His father, Anthony Masciarelli, was a director of industrial films, and his mother, Marjorie Ward, owned a tap dance school. Marshall attended church as a child and was baptized as a Presbyterian before being raised Lutheran. He attended De Witt Clinton High School and Northwestern University, where he wrote for “The Daily Northwestern,” covering sports, and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
Garry Marshall’s Career Highlights
Garry Marshall began his career in the U.S. Army as a writer for “Stars and Stripes” and “Seoul News.” He later worked as a joke writer for comedians and wrote for “The Tonight Show.” He then transitioned to creating and producing sitcoms like “The Odd Couple,” “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” and “Mark & Mindy.”
Marshall also worked as a director and actor, appearing in shows like “Murphy Brown” and films like “Lost in America” and “The Princess Diaries.” He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including recognition at the PRISM Awards, the Producers Guild Awards, the TV Land Awards, and the American Comedy Awards, among others. In 1983, he received a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Garry Marshall’s Life and Legacy
In 1963, Marshall married Barbara Sue Wells and together they had three children, one of whom went on to become a film director. Marshall passed away in July 2016 due to complications of pneumonia after suffering a stroke. In the years following his death, many individuals in Hollywood paid tribute to him, including actor Harry Winkler, SAG-AFTRA, and actress Julia Roberts. In 2020, ABC aired a special about Marshall’s life called “The Happy Days of Garry Marshall.”
Debbie Reynolds’ Former Malibu Mansion Purchased by Garry Marshall
In 1965, Debbie Reynolds built an impressive mansion on a plot of beachfront property on Carbon Beach in Malibu. In 1981, she sold the home to Garry Marshall for an undisclosed amount. Two years after his passing in 2018, Marshall’s family put the home on the market for $18 million. In June 2019, they accepted $14.25 million for the property.
The home boasts stunning oceanfront views and is located in one of Malibu’s most-exclusive areas. The sale of the home added to Garry Marshall’s already impressive net worth.
Despite owning this luxurious coastal property, Marshall’s longtime primary home was located in the LA suburb of Toluca Lake, which his family still owns.
