Mark LaMura

Mark LaMura (October 18, 1948 – September 11, 2017)[1] was an American actor. His name was occasionally spelled as Mark La Mura or Mark Lamura.

For other people with a similar surname, see LaMura.

Early years

LaMura was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and graduated from Mater Dei High School.[2] He was educated at Kent State University, St. Joseph's College, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[3][4]

Career

He portrayed Mark Dalton on All My Children for 11 years,[5] and made special guest appearances in 1994, 1995, and 2005. In 1988, he was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for his performance.[6] He also appeared on the soap operas As the World Turns and One Life to Live,[7] and guest starred on a number of television series including Star Trek: The Next Generation, 30 Rock, Damages, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Sopranos.[7] He earned credentials in theatrical productions such as Shakespeare plays and The Rise Of Dorothy Hale.[8][9] He played Oscar Madison in the 2013 revival production of The Odd Couple, with co-star Jeff Talbott as Felix Unger.[10][11]

Personal life

LaMura was married to Elizabeth Maclellan, an actress,[12] and they had one daughter.[3] He was the cousin of former Survivor castaway Terry Dietz. LaMura died due to complications from lung cancer on September 11, 2017.[13]

References
  1. "AMC Vet Passes Away". Soap Opera Digest. September 12, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. Spoto, Mary Ann. "Long time Red Bank resident questions Brian Williams' Christmas mugging story", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, February 9, 2015. Accessed February 3, 2020. "Murphy's friend, actor and New Jersey native Mark LaMura, said Williams lives in a society that likes to build up celebrities and then tear them down. LaMura, who graduated Mater Dei High School in Middletown 10 years ahead of Williams, said he hopes the professional career of his fellow alumnus can survive."
  3. "Mark LaMura, 68". Classic Images (509): 52. November 2017.
  4. "SOUP'S ON AT DINNER THEATER AFTER TRAUMATIC FIRST COURSE". The Star-Ledger. 21 March 1993. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  5. Arnold, Chuck (10 October 1994). "BLOOD RELATIONS SOAP 'SISTER' IS DRACULA'S INSPIRATION". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  6. Haithman, Diane (13 May 1988). "Three Networks Share 1987-88 Daytime Emmy Lead". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  7. "Mark LaMura of 'All My Children' Dies at Age 68". TheWrap. 12 September 2017.
  8. McBride, Walter. Photo Coverage: Rise of Dorothy Hale Cast Opening & Party, BroadwayWorld.com, October 1, 2007' accessed January 12, 2012.
  9. Gehman, Geoff "Weighing in on `Merchant' Actors Discuss Taxing Roles in Pa. Shakespeare Production", mcall.com, July 15, 1994. pg. D01.
  10. Playbill.com, playbill.com; accessed September 14, 2017.
  11. Pioneer Theatre Company finds dramatic match Archived 2016-06-11 at the Wayback Machine, sltrib.com; accessed September 14, 2017.
  12. GEHMAN, GEOFF (21 July 1995). "'MUCH ADO ABOUT' SHAKESPEARE - ACTORS ARE, AND ARE NOT, BEATRICE AND BENEDICK". The Morning Call. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  13. "Mark LaMura Obituary". The New York Times. September 13, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2018.

Further reading
  • "La Mura is No Pigeon", Akron Beacon Journal [Akron, OH], June 23, 1994, pg. B7. (subscription required)
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