Mark Salling
American actor and musician, Glee star
Born
August 17th, 1982
42 years ago
Died
January 30th, 2018
7 years ago — 35 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Salling rose to prominence as an actor and musician in the late 2000s. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Noah Puckerman in the television series 'Glee', which ran from 2009 to 2015 and focused on a high school glee club. In addition to acting, he released music, including an album titled 'Smoke Signals'. His career experienced significant challenges subsequent to personal controversies and legal issues that garnered media attention. After his passing in January 2018, his work continued to be discussed in the context of the show and its cultural impact.
Portrayed Noah Puckerman in Glee
Released album Smoke Signals
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