Joel Marshall
| Joel Marshall | |
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| Born | Edmonds, Washington, USA |
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| Alma mater | University of Washington, Cal Arts |
| Years active | 1990 – present |
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| Spouse | Kamala Lopez |
| Notable works and roles | Equal Means Equal, The New Adventures of Robin Hood |
| Website | www |
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Joel Marshall is an American comedian, actor, television host, writer, and producer best known for his comedy series, Lunch Therapy [1] and for his production work on Equal Means Equal,[2] which won Best US Documentary (Audience Award) at Michael Moore’s Travis City Film Festival and was a NY Times' Critic’s Pick.[3] He is also the co-originator of Planking (fad).[4][5]
Career[edit]
- Comedy
As a comedian Marshall has performed at The Comedy Store and as well as clubs in Hollywood and on the west coast.[6] He launched his comedy series, Lunch Therapy, during the pandemic. "Before the pandemic hit, I was doing stand-up comedy at the biggest clubs in Hollywood, but when the town completely shut down, I realized I needed to find a new way to perform. On 13 March 2020, I began live-streaming to YouTube from my garage. The show took place at noon every day for the first few months. I called it "Joel Marshall's Lunch Therapy" because not only was it keeping me sane, it was helping other people through very difficult and strange times". He has hosted guests Judd Nelson, James Foley, and Richard Lawson, among others.[7]
- Acting
Marshall has had acting roles in The New Adventures of Robin Hood,[8] E-Ring, USA High, Fort McCoy, and Sideliners, among others. He began his acting career at Cal Arts in Valencia, California in "The Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre", an 11-person Shakespearean acting company founded by Cal Arts' graduates.[9] He starred in plays such as The Winter's Tale,[10] A Rose by Another Name, The Stuff, and Antioch[11][12] and performed with Shakespeare and Company in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.[13] Marshall cites his acting inspirations as John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Joan Allen .[1]
- Production
As a producer, Marshall worked on the award-winning film, Equal Means Equal, co-produced with Patricia Arquette and his wife, Kamala Lopez as well as Got Rights featuring Courtney Cox.[3][1]
- Planking
A planking-like activity, called face dancing by its participants, was initiated in Edmonds, Washington by Marshall and Scott Amy. The two high school age boys were walking in a park when they came upon a baseball game. They decided to lie face down in right field to see if anyone would react.[14] Marshall was featured on the show To Tell the Truth, as the originator of the fad planking.[6][4][5]
Personal life[edit]
Marshall was born in Edmonds, Washington, and graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle, and Cal Arts in Valencia, CA. He is the husband of actress and director Kamala Lopez[15] and the son of Seattle metal sculptor John Marshall.[13]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Actor And Comedian Joel Marshall On The Hit Show That Came Out Of The Pandemic". Hollywood Stage Magazine. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ "Equal Means Equal 2016". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Artfully Edmonds: Celebrating a summer of local arts achievements". My Edmond News. August 24, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Zeidler, Dikla. "The Story of Planking". YouTube.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Face Dancing aka Planking". Nanotechnopolis. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
Now it's called planking, but it was originally called face dancing
Unknown parameter|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Simply The Best West C". HDI San Francisco. December 3, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ "Joel Marshall One Hit Show by Sabina Nasic". UK Blasting News. February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ ""The New Adventures of Robin Hood" "Justice for All"". EP Guides. October 25, 1997. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ " 11 person group acting company" The Signal Santa Clarita, Page 104, February 5, 1997
- ↑ "High Hopes for the Arts by Elizabeth Glazner" The Signal Santa Clarita, Page 3, July 4, 1993
- ↑ "A Rose by Another Name... by Patty Rasmussen" The Signal Santa Clarita, Page 9, May 25, 1996
- ↑ "The Stuff, Hudson Main Theater Hollywood" LA Times, Page 104, June 26, 1996
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 ""Talent of the Day"". Entertainment Network Live. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ "Face-dancing fad lands Edmonds duo in Dutch museum". My Edmonds News. October 22, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ↑ ""Kamala Lopez: President and Founder of Equal Means Equal" by Bianca Cervantes". Non Girly. September 26, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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