Mark LaMura (October 18, 1948 – September 11, 2017) was an American television actor. His name was occasionally spelled as Mark La Mura or Mark Lamura.
Early years
LaMura was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, raised in Matawan and Marlboro, N.J. One of six siblings born to Robert E. LaMura and Elizabeth (née Devlin) LaMura. He graduated from Mater Dei High School. He was educated at Kent State University, St. Joseph's College, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career
He portrayed Mark Dalton on All My Children for 11 years, and made special guest appearances in 1994, 1995, and 2005. In 1988, he was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for his performance. He also appeared on the soap operas As the World Turns and One Life to Live, 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.
He earned credentials in theatrical productions such as Shakespeare plays and The Rise Of Dorothy Hale. He played Oscar Madison in the 2013 revival production of The Odd Couple, with co-star Jeff Talbott as Felix Unger.
Personal life
LaMura was married to Elizabeth Maclellan, an actress, and they had one daughter, Gabrielle.
LaMura died due to complications from lung cancer on September 11, 2017.
References
Further reading
- "La Mura is No Pigeon", Akron Beacon Journal [Akron, OH], June 23, 1994, pg. B7. (subscription required)
External links
- Mark LaMura at IMDb
- Mark LaMura at the Internet Broadway Database
- Mark LaMura at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
