Mark LaMura


Mark LaMura was an American actor. His name was occasionally spelled as Mark La Mura or Mark Lamura.

Early years

LaMura was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and graduated from Mater Dei High School. He was educated at Kent State University, St. Joseph's College, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Career

He portrayed Mark Dalton on All My Children for 11 years, and made special guest appearances in 1994, 1995, and 2005. In 1988, he was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for his performance. He also appeared on the soap operas As the World Turns and One Life to Live, and guest starred on a number of television series including ', 30 Rock, Damages, ', and The Sopranos. He earned credentials in theatrical productions such as Shakespeare plays and The Rise Of Dorothy Hale. He played Oscar Madison in the 2013 revival production of The Odd Couple, with co-star Jeff Talbott as Felix Unger.

Personal life

LaMura was married to Elizabeth Maclellan, an actress, and they had one daughter. He was the cousin of former Survivor castaway Terry Dietz. LaMura died due to complications from lung cancer on September 11, 2017.