Larry Marshall (actor)
Larry Marshall (born April 3, 1943)[1][2] is an American actor and singer.[3][4] He is known for his work in musical theatre and film.[2]
Larry Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1943 |
| Education | Fordham University Xavier University, Louisiana New England Conservatory |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Singer |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Spouse | Jeannine Otis |
Early life and education
Marshall was born in 1944 in Spartanburg, South Carolina,[2] and raised in South Carolina and New York.[5][3] As a child, he created a doo-wop group called the Dell Chords with other kids in the neighborhood.[4] He later studied at Fordham University, Xavier University, and the New England Conservatory of Music.[4][5]
Career
During junior year at the New England Conservatory, Marshall won a chorus role in Porgy and Bess, which he toured internationally.[4][6] After graduation, he continued to perform in the opera, touring nationally and on Broadway, eventually earning Tony and Drama Desk award nominations for his portrayal of Sportin' Life.[4] He continued to play this role into the 1990s.[5] Marshall's other Broadway appearances include Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Full Monty, and The Color Purple.[4] He also performed in the New York Shakespeare Festival.[2]
Marshall's film roles include Cab Calloway in The Cotton Club and Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar.[4] Calloway praised Marshall's portrayal of him in The Cotton Club.[7] In the 2015 documentary Superstars, Marshall reunited with fellow Jesus Christ Superstar cast members, including Ted Neeley (who produced the documentary), Yvonne Elliman, and Josh Mostel.[8]
Personal life
Larry lives on Staten Island, in New York City, with his long-time partner, Jeannine Otis.[4]
Theatrical performances (selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Hair | Berger | [9] |
| 1971 | Two Gentlemen of Verona | Valentine | [9] |
| 1976, 1983 | Porgy and Bess | Sportin' Life | [9] |
| 1976 | Rockabye Hamlet | Hamlet | [9] |
| 1981 | Oh, Brother! | Revolutionary Leader | [9][10] |
| 2001 | The Full Monty | Noah "Horse" T. Simmons | [9][11] |
| 2006 | The Color Purple | Ol' Mister | [9] |
| 2008 | Xanadu | Danny | [4][12] |
| 2013 | Pullman Porter Blues | Monroe | [13][14] |
| 2017 | Waitress | Joe | |
| 2019-20 |
Filmography (selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Simon Zealotes | [4] |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Cab Calloway | [4] |
References
- ^ "Larry Marshall". Hollywood.com. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Hischak, Thomas S. (June 2, 2008). The Oxford Companion to the American Musical: Theatre, Film, and Television. Oxford University Press. p. 471. ISBN 9780195335330.
- ^ a b Fressola, Michael J. (March 23, 2014). "Staten Island actor-singer Larry Marshall: How I do what I do on Broadway and beyond". SILive.com. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Staten Island's dynamic duo: Larry Marshall and Jeannine Otis". SILive.com. October 24, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c Breslauer, Jan (June 7, 1995). "A Real Sportin' Career : Although Starring in 'Porgy' Several Times Since the '60s, Tenor Larry Marshall Has No Trouble Finding New Fodder". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Larry Marshall Performs A Lincoln Portrait with Downtown Music Productions 2/12". Broadway World. January 30, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Celebrities Jam Theater". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. December 24, 1984. p. 56. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (December 24, 2015). "New Documentary Explores Making of Jesus Christ Superstar Film and Profiles Original Stars". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Larry Marshall". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Rich, Frank (November 11, 1981). "The Stage: 'Oh, Brother!,' A Musical". The New York Times. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Blacks Starring Big". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. June 17, 2002. p. 64. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Bacalzo, Dan (March 6, 2009). "Xanadu to Close in Chicago on March 29". Theater Mania. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ Levitt, Aimee (September 12, 2013). "Larry Marshall on his role in Pullman Porter Blues". Chicago Reader. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "'Pullman Porter Blues' Travels Back In Time". NPR. December 6, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
External links
- Larry Marshall's official website
- Larry Marshall at IMDb
- Larry Marshall at the Internet Broadway Database