- Born
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Rob Marshall was born on October 17, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Chicago (2002) and Into the Woods (2014).
- ParentsRobert D. Marshall
- RelativesMaura Marshall(Sibling)Kathleen Marshall(Sibling)
- Grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the same street as Mister Rogers, therefore, literally, making them neighbors.
- He grew up in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, Robert D. Marshall, was a professor and, later, a dean at the University of Pittsburgh. Marshall graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School and the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. He is the brother of a twin sister, Maura, an interior decorator, and a younger sister, choreographer Kathleen Marshall.
- Directed both Renée Zellweger and Richard Gere in Golden Globe-winning performances for their roles in Chicago (2002).
- Marshall lives in New York City with his long-time partner, John DeLuca, a stage director and choreographer.
- Has been nominated for Broadway's Tony Award six times: as Best Choreographer, in 1993, along with collaborator Vincent Paterson, for "Kiss of the Spider Woman--The Musical;" in 1994, for "Damn Yankees!" and also for "She Loves Me;" in 1998 for "Cabaret;" and in 1999 for "Little Me;" and as Best Director (Musical), with collaborator Sam Mendes, for "Cabaret." He has yet to win.
- People think of the geisha as a prostitute, because prostitutes started wearing white makeup and silk kimonos and calling themselves geishas, and the line became blurred. But the actual word means 'artist.' Yes, they entertain men. But, more important, they're great dancers and musicians and great conversationalists. They were also the fashionistas of their time. They were like supermodels.
- Maybe it took a little time, or we're a little late, but finally we're recognizing that international stars are fantastic. They're the greatest actors in the world, and few people know that.
- As a director, you should choose a project that will educate you and enrich your life, because you're going to be doing it for two years.
- Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) - $5,000,000 +5% profit
- Chicago (2003) - $500,000
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
