Larry Marshall (born April 3, 1943) is an American actor and singer.[4][5] He is known for his work in musical theatre and film.[2]
Larry Marshall | |
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Born | (1943-04-03) April 3, 1943 (age 79)[1] |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Fordham University Xavier University New England Conservatory of Music[3] |
Occupation | Actor • singer |
Years active | 1966–present |
Spouse | Jeannine Otis |
Marshall was born in 1944 in Spartanburg, South Carolina,[2] and raised in South Carolina and New York.[3][4] As a child, he created a doo-wop group called the Dell Chords with other kids in the neighborhood.[5] He later studied at Fordham University, Xavier University, and the New England Conservatory of Music.[5]
During junior year at the New England Conservatory, Marshall won a chorus role in Porgy and Bess, which he toured internationally.[5][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.[5] He continued to play this role into the 1990s.[3] Marshall's other Broadway appearances include Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Full Monty, and The Color Purple.[5] 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.[5] 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]
Larry lives on Staten Island, in New York City, with his long-time partner, Jeannine Otis.[5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | [5][12] |
2013 | Pullman Porter Blues | Monroe | [13][14] |
2017 | Waitress | Joe |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1973 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Simon Zealotes | [5] |
1984 | The Cotton Club | Cab Calloway | [5] |
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