Laverne and Shirley Cast

From Playing The Roxy, an episode of the TV show Laverne & Shirley, starring Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams

Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean, David L. Lander, and the rest of the Laverne & Shirley cast made their way into millions of homes when the show premiered in 1976. But even beyond the television show for which they are probably best known, these cast members have left their mark on countless other TV shows and movies. For more on the personal and professional histories of this talented cast, take a look through the biographies linked below!

Cast!

Penny Marshall

Cindy Williams

Michael McKean

David L. Lander

Eddie Mekka

Betty Garrett

Phil Foster

Carole Ita White

Leslie Easterbrook

Ed Marianaro

Laverne & Shirley Character: Laverne DeFazio

Also Known For: Being the first female director to gross over $100 million (for Big, and again for A League of Their Own); other notable films include The Preacher's Wife, Awakenings, and Jumpin' Jack Flash.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Shirley Feeney

Also Known For: Starring alongside Ron Howard in American Graffiti; marrying Bill Hudson (father to Kate & Oliver) and co-producing films such as Father of the Bride & Father of the Bride Part II.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman

Also Known For: Acting as a spokesman for multiple sclerosis after his 1984 diagnosis (including releasing an autobiography in 2000); continued voice work in a number of TV shows and movies, including A Bug's Life, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Oswald.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski

Also Known For: Starring in This is Spinal Tap as David St. Hubbins; roles in a variety of popular movies and television shows including Clue, The Brady Bunch Movie, and many of Chistopher Guest's mockumentaries (A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, and For Your Consideration); being a Celebrity Jeopardy badass.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa

Also Known For: Continued stage work in productions such as Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, and It Had to Be You; was nominated for a Tony Award for 1975's The Lieutenant.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Frank DeFazio

Also Known For: A variety of short films he appeared in during the 1950's, as well as TV and movie credits including The Patty Duke Show, The Odd Couple, and The Love Boat.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Edna Babish

Also Known For: Acting roles in many popular MGM movies from the 1940's/50's, including On the Town, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, and Neptune's Daughter; starring as Irene Lorenzo in television's All in the Family.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Rosie Greenbaum

Also Known For: In addition to her role as "Big Rosie" Greenbaum, Carole Ita White has appeared in a variety of television episodes and movies, including Love, American Style, Starsky & Hutch, and Remington Steele.

Laverne & Shirley Character: Rhonda Lee

Also Known For: Her role in the Police Academy films, as well as a variety of recent horror movies, including The Afflicted, The Devil's Rejects, and Halloween (2007).

Laverne & Shirley Character: Sonny St. Jacques

Also Known For: His role as Officer Joe Coffey in Hill Street Blues, in addition to reoccurring roles on TV series such as Falcon Crest, Dynasty, and Blue Mountain State.