Mark Blane
American actor and director (born 1988)
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Mark Blane is an American actor, writer, and director.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the film Cubby and his recurring role as "Zack" on the Apple TV+ series Little Voice.[3][4]
Mark Blane | |
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Blane on set in Queens, New York in 2020 | |
| Born | December 21, 1988 |
| Occupations | Actor, writer, director, producer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Life and career
Blane was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. His sister is the actress Carly Blane. He attended Valparaiso High School and Syracuse University.[5] He began his film career as a co-writer on The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.[6] He is a playwright and author of The Rock and The Ripe: The Bullied and Bruised Gay Youth of America.[7]
In 2019, Blane wrote and co-directed the feature film Cubby, along with Ben Mankoff, about a babysitter and a young boy trying to discover their place in New York City.[8] The film had its World Premiere at the 34th Lovers Film Festival – Torino LGBTQI Visions and won Buried Treasure at the Chlotrudis Awards.[9][10] His short film, Ghost Bike, starring Tamara Tunie, Mike Doyle and Carly Blane, was released on Apple in 2024.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Writer | Director | Producer | Note |
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| 2017 | The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson |  |
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Documentary | |
| 2019 | Cubby | |
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Feature Film |
| 2023 | Assassino Americano Amnésico | |
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Short Film |
| 2024 | Ghost Bike | |
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Short Film |
As Actor
- 2019 - Cubby
- 2020 - Little Voice
- 2022 - The Apology
- 2023 - Assassino Americano Amnésico
- 2024 - Ghost Bike