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Anthony Dryden Marshall
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Marshall in 2009
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| United States Ambassador to Seychelles | |
| In office April 1, 1976 – April 26, 1977 |
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| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Created |
| Succeeded by | Wilbert John LeMelle |
| United States Ambassador to Kenya | |
| In office December 19, 1973 – April 26, 1977 |
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| President | Gerald Ford (1974–1977) Richard Nixon (1973–1974) |
| Preceded by | Robinson McIlvaine |
| Succeeded by | Wilbert John LeMelle |
| United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office February 15, 1972 – December 27, 1973 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | J. Fife Symington Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd I. Miller |
| United States Ambassador to Madagascar | |
| In office December 15, 1969 – June 1, 1971 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | David S. King |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Mendenhall |
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Anthony Dryden Kuser
May 30, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 2014 (aged 90) New York City, U.S. |
| Spouses |
Elizabeth Cynthia Cryan
(m. 1947, divorced)Thelma Hoegnell
(m. 1962; div. 1992)Charlene T. Gilbert
(m. 1992) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Education | Brooks School |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II: • Battle of Iwo Jima |
Anthony Dryden Marshall (born Kuser; May 30, 1924 – November 30, 2014) was an American theatrical producer, a C.I.A. intelligence officer, and an ambassador for the United States. He passed away on November 30, 2014, at the age of 90.
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Early Life and Family Background
Anthony Marshall, often called Tony, was the only child of famous American philanthropist Brooke Astor and her first husband, New Jersey state senator John Dryden Kuser. When he was 18, he adopted the last name of his mother's second husband, Charles H. Marshall.
Tony had a half-sister named Suzanne Dryden Kuser, born in 1931. She worked for the U.S. Department of State and was an intelligence officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. She also advised the National Security Agency. He also had two step-siblings: Peter Marshall and Helen Huntington Marshall. Helen was married to the composer Ernest Schelling and later to the cellist János Scholz.
Education and Military Service
Marshall attended Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts. In 1942, during World War II, he joined the United States Marine Corps. His grandfather, John H. Russell Jr., had been the commandant of the Marine Corps before the war. Marshall bravely led his platoon in the difficult Battle of Iwo Jima. He reached the rank of captain and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service. After the war ended, he went on to study at Brown University.
Career Highlights
Anthony Marshall had a varied and interesting career, serving his country and contributing to the arts.
Diplomatic Roles
From 1958 to 1959, Marshall served as the U.S. consul in Istanbul, Turkey. During the presidency of Richard Nixon, he became the U.S. ambassador to the Malagasy Republic (now Madagascar) from 1969 to 1971.
Later, he served as ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago (1972–1974) and Kenya (1973). During the Gerald Ford administration, he was also the U.S. ambassador to Seychelles in 1976. He was also chosen as a special assistant to Richard Mervin Bissell Jr. to help with the creation of the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, which is used for spying.
Financial and Theatrical Work
In the 1980s, Marshall worked as an officer at the United States Trust Company of New York. Here, he helped the bank manage large financial accounts for wealthy families.
He also became a successful theatrical producer. His first production was Alice in Wonderland, which was nominated for a Tony Award. In 2003, he and his wife Charlene started Delphi Productions. They produced two plays that won Tony Awards: Long Day's Journey into Night (Best Revival of a Play in 2003) and I Am My Own Wife (Best Play in 2004).
Personal Life and Family
Anthony Marshall was married three times during his life.
His first wife was Elizabeth Cynthia Cryan. They married on July 26, 1947. They had twin sons:
- Alexander R. Marshall (born May 14, 1953), who became a photographer.
- Philip Cryan Marshall (born May 14, 1953), who was a professor and director of historic preservation at Roger Williams University. He later focused on helping older adults.
His second wife was Thelma Hoegnell, whom he married on December 29, 1962. They later divorced.
His third wife was Charlene Detwiler Tyler, whom he married in 1992. Through this marriage, Marshall had two stepdaughters, Arden (born 1969) and Inness (born 1972), and a stepson, Robert (born 1976).
In 2006, there were some legal disagreements regarding the management of his mother Brooke Astor's finances. After a court process, Anthony Marshall was found not guilty of elder abuse in December 2006.
Later Life
Anthony Marshall passed away on November 30, 2014, at the age of 90. His wife Charlene was with him.
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Marshall in 2009
