Mark Blane
Mark Blane | |
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 Blane on set in Queens, New York in 2020 | |
| Born | December 21, 1988 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, director, producer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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]
Life and career[edit]
Mark 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 upcoming short film, Ghost Bike, starring Tamara Tunie, Mike Doyle and Carly Blane, is currently in post production.[11]
Filmography[edit]
| 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 |
| 2020 | Ghost Bike |
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Short Film |
As Actor
- 2019 - Cubby
- 2020 - Little Voice
- 2020 - Ghost Bike
References[edit]
- ^ "He was bullied for his sexuality in Valparaiso. He returns with a Netflix film, and to confront dark feelings". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Actor, director Mark Blane talks 'Little Voice' Apple TV+ series". pix11.com. July 30, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "'Cubby' Trailer: A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy Featuring Patricia Richardson". indiewire.com. July 18, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Little Voice". apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Valparaiso High School graduate returning home as indie film maker". nwitimes.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "The Rock & the Ripe". timeout.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ Kenigsberg, Ben (October 31, 2019). "'Cubby' Review: Offbeat? Definitely. Out of Touch? That Too". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy". bennington.edu. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "'Parasite' tops 26th Chlotrudis Award". awardswatch.com. March 25, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Winner Tamara Tunie And Mark Blane To Star In Mystery Drama GHOST BIKE". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.