Carole Penelope Marshall (October 15, 1943 - December 17, 2018) was an American actress, film director, and producer. She starred as Laverne DeFazio on the television sitcom Laverne & Shirley from 1976 to 1983, and received three nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy for her portrayal.

Marshall made her directorial debut with