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Actor

Mark Tapscott

15 Dec 1924Born
10 Sep 1993Died
68Age at death
33Credits

Biography

Mark was born in Bell, California. He attended high school in the Inland Empire of that state where he met, and following a tour of duty in WW II, married Frances Mae Ferrell, his high school sweetheart. Nine months later they had a daughter named Teddy, who currently resides in 29 Palms, California. He returned to the Marine Corps for a tour of duty in Korea. Shortly after his return the family moved to Eugene, Oregon where Mark attended the University of Oregon as a journalism major. Being a superior trumpet player and possessing a velvety baritone voice, the stage was the natural place for him to end up.

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After graduation, he returned to California, in 1957, to seek a career in films and television. Frances died in 1969 and Mark married Sibyl Line and they were together till his death in 1993. Besides being a fine actor, who was admired by everyone he worked with, Mark supported the youth of his community. He was a Master Mason, and served for many years as a DeMolay dad. As his daughter was growing up, he was very active with Rainbow Girls and Girl Scouts. He was an avid horseback rider, which came in handy for all the westerns he made. As he grew older, he traded in his horse for a set of golf clubs.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1995Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb MovieFilm: Announcer (archive footage)
  2. 1981The Miracle of Kathy MillerFilm: Principal
  3. 1974Terror on the 40th FloorFilm: Capt. Harris
  4. 1973KojakSeries: Packman (1 episode)
  5. 1972Black GunnFilm: Cassidy
  6. 1972Ghost StorySeries: The Security Guard (1 episode)
  7. 1971The OrganizationFilm: Police Captain Grayson (uncredited)
  8. 1971Sweet, Sweet RachelFilm: Henry
  9. 1971The Late LizFilm: Tony Webb
  10. 1971EscapeFilm: Dan
  11. 1971Love Hate LoveFilm: Deputy Sheriff
  12. 1970The Silent ForceSeries: Sheriff Williams (1 episode)
  13. 1969Daddy's Gone A-HuntingFilm: Man on Cable Car (uncredited)
  14. 1968The Mod SquadSeries: Chief Roberts, Prison Sergeant, Officer (1 episode)
  15. 1967MannixSeries: Grady (1 episode)
  16. 1967The InvadersSeries: Guard (1 episode)
  17. 1966Mission: ImpossibleSeries: Captain (1 episode)
  18. 1965Look HomewardFilm: Doctor
  19. 1964BewitchedSeries: Officer Kern (1 episode)
  20. 1962McHale's NavySeries: Cmdr. Ellis (1 episode)
  21. 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries: Marine Sergeant (1 episode)
  22. 1962The VirginianSeries: Deputy, Fred Gorman, Cowboy in Bed (uncredited), Sheriff Adams (1 episode)
  23. 1960The Tall ManSeries: Andy (uncredited), Tom, The Deputy (1 episode)
  24. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: Lieutenant (1 episode)
  25. 1959BonanzaSeries: Steve Rance, Hamilton (1 episode)
  26. 1959The DeputySeries: Joe Hart (1 episode)
  27. 1959Black SaddleSeries: Pete Hale (1 episode)
  28. 1958Kings Go ForthFilm: Captain Harrison (uncredited)
  29. 1957Tombstone TerritorySeries: Denver - Henchman, Ed Mace (1 episode)
  30. 1957MaverickSeries: Charlie, Deputy, Charles W. Farfan, First Poker Player (uncredited) (1 episode)
  31. 1957Perry MasonSeries: First Officer, Police Sgt. Woodward, Sgt. Deke Bradley (1 episode)
  32. 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries: Tom Semper (1 episode)
  33. 1954LassieSeries: Doctor (1 episode)

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