Son of Anthony W. Marshall.

Brother of Penny Marshall and Ronny Hallin (née Marshall).

Brother of Penny Marshall.

Was original choice to direct "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993).

His mother, Marjorie Ward Marshall, appeared in the "Happy Days" (1974) episode, "Beauty Contest", as Mrs. Weiss.

Played the husband of his real-life sister Penny Marshall in Hocus Pocus (1993).

Uncle of Tracy Reiner, Penny Lee Hallin, Judy Hallin and Wendy S. Hallin.

Three children: Lori, Scott, Kathleen - all actors who have appeared in several of Garry`s films

Is afraid of heights.

Son of Anthony W. Marshall and Marjorie Irene Marshall (née Ward), a dance instructor.

Career started as a comedy writer.

Graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in New York [1952]

Attended Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), where he has a building specializing in radio/television/film production named for him and his wife. Wrote for the Daily Northwestern sports beat while in college, advocating that NU drop out of the Big Ten athletic conference.

Also known for the photo albums he makes on each of his movies, taking separate pictures of himself with every member of the huge cast and crew.

Marshall is known for his obsession with basketball: his contract has often obligated studios to provide a basketball court on his film locations.

Frequently casts Hector Elizondo, Patrick Richwood, and Larry Miller.

Uses Hector Elizondo in almost all of his movies.

Spouse, Barbara Marshall (9 March 1963 - present) 3 children

Born in NYC