Mark Dobies
American stage and television actor (1959–2025)
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Mark Steven Dobies (April 3, 1959 – March 11, 2025) was an American stage and television actor.[3][4] He was perhaps best known for playing district attorney and serial killer Daniel Colson in the American soap opera television series One Life to Live from 2003 to 2005.[5][6]
April 3, 1959
Mark Dobies | |
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| Born | Mark Steven Dobies April 3, 1959 |
| Died | March 11, 2025 (aged 65) Dunellen, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Delaware Valley University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–2016 |
| Spouse |
Linda Hill
(m. 1993; div. 2008) |
Life and career
Dobies was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1959,[7][8] the son of Suzanne Dobies. He attended Delaware Valley University on a football scholarship.[9] He began his screen career in 1997, appearing in the drama television series Fame L.A.[10]
Dobies guest-starred in television programs including Just Shoot Me!, Home Improvement, Profiler, Melrose Place,[7] Everybody Loves Raymond, CSI: Miami, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Gossip Girl and Nash Bridges.[10] In addition to his guest-appearances, he portrayed Dr. Noah Chase on Guiding Light from 2000 to 2001,[11] and Daniel Colson on One Life to Live from 2003 to 2005.[6] On stage, he played Bruce Niles in the 2004 off-Broadway revival of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart at The Public Theater.[12][13][14]
Dobies retired from acting in 2016, last appearing in the film Greater.[13]
Death
Dobies died in Dunellen, New Jersey, on March 11, 2025, at the age of 65.[12][13][14]
