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Marion Marshall
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Marshall in trailer for The Stooge (1952)
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| Born |
Marian Lepriel Tanner
June 8, 1929 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | September 24, 2018 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1947–1975 |
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Allen Davey
(m. 1945; div. 1946) |
| Children | 3, including Joshua Donen and Katie Wagner |
Marion Marshall (born June 8, 1929 – died September 24, 2018) was an American actress. She was known for her roles in movies and TV shows from the late 1940s to the 1970s. She appeared in films with the famous comedy duo Martin and Lewis.
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Marion Marshall's Acting Career
Marion Marshall started her acting journey in 1947. Her first movie appearances were in films like Gentleman's Agreement and Daisy Kenyon. Many of her early roles were small, but she worked in over 25 films until 1967.
Notable Film Roles
One of Marion's important roles was in I Was a Male War Bride (1949). She played the best friend of the main character, played by Ann Sheridan. She also appeared in three popular comedy movies with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. These films were The Stooge, Sailor Beware, and That's My Boy.
Television Appearances
Marion Marshall also acted on television. She guest-starred twice on the detective show Perry Mason in 1959. In one episode, she played a character named Irene Bedford. In another, she was the main character, Ginny Hobart.
Marion Marshall's Personal Life
Marion Marshall was married three times during her life. Her first husband was a cameraman named Allen Davey.
Marriages and Family
In 1952, she married director Stanley Donen. They had two sons together, named Peter and Joshua. They were married until 1959.
Later, in 1963, Marion married actor Robert Wagner. They had one daughter, named Katie. Marion and Robert were married for eight years before they divorced in 1971.
Marion Marshall passed away on September 24, 2018. She was 89 years old and living in Missoula, Montana.
Selected Film and TV Appearances
Marion Marshall appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
- Daisy Kenyon (1947)
- Apartment for Peggy (1948)
- I Was a Male War Bride (1949) as Lt. Kitty Lawrence
- Stella (1950)
- That's My Boy (1951) as Terry Howard
- Sailor Beware (1952) as Hilda Jones
- The Stooge (1952) as Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait
- Peter Gunn (1958) – one episode
- Perry Mason (1958-1959) – two episodes
- Have Gun – Will Travel (1959) – one episode
- Gunn (1967)
- It Takes a Thief (1968) – one episode
