Mark Blane

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Mark Blane
Mark Blane on set 2020.jpg
Blane on set in Queens, New York in 2020
Born (1988-12-21) December 21, 1988 (age 36)
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director, producer
Years active2017–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]

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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

YearTitleWriterDirectorProducerNote
2017 The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Green check.svgGreen check.svgDocumentary
2019 Cubby Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2023Assassino Americano AmnésicoGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgShort Film
2024Ghost BikeGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgShort 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. July 30, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. "'Cubby' Trailer: A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy Featuring Patricia Richardson". indiewire.com. July 18, 2019. 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. Kenigsberg, Ben (October 31, 2019). "'Cubby' Review: Offbeat? Definitely. Out of Touch? That Too". The New York Times. 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. March 25, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. "Charles Tolbert and Jenna Mack Team as Producers, Short Film 'Ghost Bike' Debuts on Apple TV". variety.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.