Marc Singer
Actor in 'V' and 'The Beastmaster'
Born
January 29th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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An actor with roots in Canada and the United States, gained recognition for performances in television and film. Starred in the science fiction miniseries 'V' in the 1980s, portraying Mike Donovan. Played the title role in the fantasy film 'The Beastmaster,' released in 1982, which became a cult classic. Worked in various television projects and films throughout the 1970s, 80s, and beyond, establishing a presence in the entertainment industry.
Played Mike Donovan in 'V'
Starred as Dar in 'The Beastmaster'
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