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 1989 The Threepenny Opera Tiger Brown 1997 Play On! Sweets 2001-02 The Full Monty Noah "Horse" T. Simmons 2006 The Color Purple Ol' Mister 2008 Xanadu Danny 2011 The Music Man Mayor Shinn AboutTheArtists 2013 Pullman Porter Blues Monroe 2017WaitressJoe 2017-18 2019-20 2022
Filmography (selected) Year Title Role Notes 1971 Panic in Needle Park Mickey 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar Simon Zealotes 1984 The Cotton Club Cab Calloway
References
External links Larry Marshall's official website