Life and work
Garry Marshall was an American actor and filmmaker. Born: 13 November 1934. Died: 19 July 2016. Citizenship recorded in the biographical source: United States.
Actor · Director · 1934–2016
Garry Marshall
Garry Marshall was an American actor and filmmaker. Born on 13 November 1934, this profile follows Garry Marshall through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include Pretty Woman (1990), The Princess Diaries (2001) and Valentine’s Day (2010). The location trail reaches Beverly Wilshire, Ambassador Hotel — former site and Oviatt Building · Cicada, with existing stories in San Francisco. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.
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Pretty Woman · Beverly Wilshire
Garry Marshall is credited as cast member and director on Pretty Woman. The work’s existing location story leads to Beverly Wilshire. The Beverly Wilshire anchors Edward’s hotel stay on screen. Much of the suite action was filmed elsewhere, so a booking does not put you inside the movie’s room.
Pretty Woman — credits ↗︎Beverly Wilshire Hotel ↗︎Pretty Woman · Beverly Wilshire ↗︎
The Princess Diaries · Painted Ladies
Garry Marshall is credited as director on The Princess Diaries. The work’s existing location story leads to Painted Ladies. Painted Ladies is retained as city orientation only; the current citation does not establish a title-specific event at this address.
The Princess Diaries — credits ↗︎The Princess Diaries — location reference ↗︎
Valentine’s Day · Venice Canal Historic District
Garry Marshall is credited as director on Valentine’s Day. The work’s existing location story leads to Venice Canal Historic District. The canal district appears in Valentine’s Day. This pin marks the public canal area, not a private filming residence.
Valentine’s Day — credits ↗︎CBS Los Angeles: Venice Canals ↗︎
THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY
A life on the map.
Explore 9 connections. Each connection links to its evidence; outlined circles mark approximate areas, not exact buildings or camera positions.
Beverly Wilshire ↗︎
Filming location · the hotel exterior
The Beverly Wilshire anchors Edward’s hotel stay on screen. Much of the suite action was filmed elsewhere, so a booking does not put you inside the movie’s room.
9500 Wilshire Boulevard
Open street map ↗︎Oviatt Building · Cicada ↗︎
Filming location · the restaurant scene
The Oviatt’s restaurant, then Rex II and now Cicada, is where Vivian struggles with escargots. Its Art Deco setting brings a different kind of glamour to the film.
617 S Olive Street
Open street map ↗︎Ambassador Hotel — former site ↗︎
The former location
The former Ambassador Hotel was used for Pretty Woman. The hotel has been demolished; this record marks the former site, not a surviving set or visitor attraction.
3400 Wilshire Boulevard
Open street map ↗︎Venice Canal Historic District ↗︎
Valentine’s Day
The canal district appears in Valentine’s Day. This pin marks the public canal area, not a private filming residence.
Venice Canal Historic District
Open street map ↗︎Legion of Honor ↗︎
The Princess Diaries — Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor is retained as city orientation only; the current citation does not establish a title-specific event at this address.
100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Open street map ↗︎Golden Gate Bridge ↗︎
The Princess Diaries — Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is retained as city orientation only; the current citation does not establish a title-specific event at this address.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Open street map ↗︎Painted Ladies ↗︎
The Princess Diaries — Painted Ladies
Painted Ladies is retained as city orientation only; the current citation does not establish a title-specific event at this address.
Steiner St & Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
Open street map ↗︎City Lights Booksellers ↗︎
The Princess Diaries — City Lights Booksellers
City Lights Booksellers is retained as city orientation only; the current citation does not establish a title-specific event at this address.
261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Open street map ↗︎Union Square ↗︎
The Princess Diaries — Union Square
Union Square is retained as city orientation only; the current citation does not establish a title-specific event at this address.
333 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Open street map ↗︎IN THE STORY1934-11-13 2016-07-19
Born 13 November 1934
Died 19 July 2016
Explore a shared connection.
WORKS
Culture, connected.
Follow the work through its real places.
Pretty Woman ↗︎
Garry Marshall
The Princess Diaries ↗︎
The Princess Diaries
Valentine’s Day
Garry Marshall
KEEP EXPLORING
Cities and Worlds.
Los Angeles ↗︎
Follow a scene into the hills. A song onto the Strip. A story all the way to the ocean.
San Francisco ↗︎
Suspense on the waterfront, chases on impossible grades and music built in shared rooms.
The Princess Diaries ↗︎
Follow The Princess Diaries through 5 real places in San Francisco. Mia’s transformation plays against schools, steep streets and ceremonial San Francisco interiors.
Pretty Woman ↗︎
Makeover: a shopping trip up Rodeo Drive, bags and all.
PEOPLE IN THE STORY
Creative connections.
Follow collaborators through their work and the real places tied to it.
Whitney Houston ↗︎
Whitney Houston was an American singer, actress, and film producer. Born on 9 August 1963, this profile follows Whitney Houston through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include The Bodyguard (1992) and The Princess Diaries (2001). The location trail reaches Greystone Mansion, Hollywood Pantages Theatre and Painted Ladies, with existing stories in San Francisco. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.
Bradley Cooper ↗︎
Bradley Cooper is an American actor and filmmaker. Born on 5 January 1975, this profile follows Bradley Cooper through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include Alias (2001), Valentine’s Day (2010), A Star Is Born (2018) and Licorice Pizza (2021). The location trail reaches Los Angeles City Hall, Greystone Mansion and The MacArthur · Park Plaza. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.
Jessica Alba ↗︎
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. Born on 28 April 1981, this profile follows Jessica Alba through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include Valentine’s Day (2010). The location trail reaches Venice Canal Historic District. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.
Jennifer Garner ↗︎
Jennifer Garner is an American actress. Born on 17 April 1972, this profile follows Jennifer Garner through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include Alias (2001), Pearl Harbor (2001), Catch Me If You Can (2002) and Valentine’s Day (2010). The location trail reaches Los Angeles City Hall, Greystone Mansion and The MacArthur · Park Plaza. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.
Richard Gere ↗︎
Richard Gere is an American actor. Born on 31 August 1949, this profile follows Richard Gere through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include Pretty Woman (1990). The location trail reaches Beverly Wilshire, Ambassador Hotel — former site and Oviatt Building · Cicada. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.
Jamie Foxx ↗︎
Jamie Foxx is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Born on 13 December 1967, this profile follows Jamie Foxx through existing screen stories and their real settings. The connected credits include Collateral (2004), Dreamgirls (2006), The Soloist (2009) and Valentine’s Day (2010). The location trail reaches Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles International Airport and Gas Company Tower. Each stop belongs to a particular work and moment, keeping the creative credit beside the place that gives the story its geography. Explore the films and programmes below to move between performances, collaborators and settings, and use each location’s own story for the documented connection. These are work locations; a credit alone does not establish a personal visit to every mapped stop. The credit and location sources remain alongside each story for further reading.