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 ( Devlin) LaMura. He graduated from Mater Dei High School.Spoto, Mary Ann. "Long time Red Bank resident questions Brian Williams' Christmas mugging story", 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." 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.McBride, Walter. Photo Coverage: Rise of Dorothy Hale Cast Opening & Party, BroadwayWorld.com, October 1, 2007. Accessed January 12, 2012.Gehman, Geoff "Weighing in on 'Merchant' Actors Discuss Taxing Roles in Pa. Shakespeare Production", mcall.com, July 15, 1994. pg. D01. He played Oscar Madison in the 2013 revival production of The Odd Couple, with co-star Jeff Talbott as Felix Unger.Playbill.com, playbill.com; accessed September 14, 2017.Pioneer Theatre Company finds dramatic match , sltrib.com; accessed September 14, 2017.
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.
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