Mark Blane

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
Born (1988-12-21) December 21, 1988
OccupationActor, writer, director, producer
Years active2017–present

Life and career

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

Year Title Writer Director Producer Note
2017 The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Y Y Documentary
2019 Cubby Y Y Y Feature Film
2020 Ghost Bike Y Y Y Short Film

As Actor

References

  1. "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.
  2. "Actor, director Mark Blane talks 'Little Voice' Apple TV+ series". pix11.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. "'Cubby' Trailer: A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy Featuring Patricia Richardson". indiewire.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. "Little Voice". apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  5. "Valparaiso High School graduate returning home as indie film maker". nwitimes.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  6. "THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  7. "The Rock & the Ripe". timeout.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  8. "'Cubby' Review: Offbeat? Definitely. Out of Touch? That Too". nytimes.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  9. "A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy". bennington.edu. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  10. "'Parasite' tops 26th Chlotrudis Award". awardswatch.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. "Tony Winner Tamara Tunie And Mark Blane To Star In Mystery Drama GHOST BIKE". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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