in 1939. His father was a railway worker and socialist, and also a fan of drama, regularly visiting the left-wing Citizens Theatre in the city. In 1955, when Bill was just 15, the whole family emigrated to Canada, and Bill later became a Canadian citizen. In 1976, Marshall teamed with Henk Van der Kolk and Dusty Cohl to co-found the Festival of Festivals, now known as the Toronto Film Festival. In 2002, Marshall was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his "major role in developing Canada's film industry and culture."

Bill Marshall, CM, was a Scottish-born Canadian filmmaker, film producer and theater producer. In 1976, Marshall co-founded the Toronto Festival of Festivals, now known as the Toronto International Film

Bill Marshall, CM, was a Scottish-born Canadian filmmaker, film producer and theater producer. In 1976,