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Larry Marshall
Born (1943-04-03) April 3, 1943 (age 81)
Education Fordham University
Xavier University, Louisiana
New England Conservatory
Occupation Actor
Singer
Years active 1966–present
Spouse(s) Jeannine Otis

Larry Marshall (born April 3, 1943) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his work in musical theatre and film.

Early life and education

Marshall was born in 1943 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and raised in South Carolina and New York. As a child, he created a doo-wop group called the Dell Chords with other kids in the neighborhood. He later studied at Fordham University, Xavier University, and the New England Conservatory of Music.

Career

During junior year at the New England Conservatory, Marshall won a chorus role in Porgy and Bess, which he toured internationally. 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. He continued to play this role into the 1990s. Marshall's other Broadway appearances include Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Full Monty, and The Color Purple. He also performed in the New York Shakespeare Festival.

Marshall's film roles include Cab Calloway in The Cotton Club and Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar. Calloway praised Marshall's portrayal of him in The Cotton Club. 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.

Personal life

Larry lives on Staten Island, in New York City, with his long-time partner, Jeannine Otis.

Theatrical performances (selected)

Year Title Role Notes
1968 Hair Berger
1971 Two Gentlemen of Verona Valentine
1976 Jesus Christ Superstar Judas
1976, 1983 Porgy and Bess Sportin' Life
1976 Rockabye Hamlet Hamlet
1981 Oh, Brother! Revolutionary Leader
2001-02 The Full Monty Noah "Horse" T. Simmons
2006 The Color Purple Ol' Mister
2008 Xanadu Danny
2011 The Music Man Mayor Shinn
2013 Pullman Porter Blues Monroe
2017 Waitress Joe
2017-18
2019-20
2022

Filmography (selected)

Year Title Role Notes
1973 Jesus Christ Superstar Simon Zealotes
1984 The Cotton Club Cab Calloway
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