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Marc Lawrence was credited as a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. Born on February 17, 1910, Marc Lawrence was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on November 27, 2005, at the age of 95.
My Take
I have a soft spot for character actors like Marc Lawrence, born Max Goldsmith in 1910s New York and the man Hollywood reached for whenever a convincing gangster was needed. Leads get the glory, but it's faces like his, lurking at the edge of the frame, that gave classic cinema its texture and menace. That he lived to ninety-five and also wrote and directed tells me his craft ran deeper than typecasting suggested. To me, the reassuring villain is an underrated art form, and Lawrence practiced it for decades. I think we owe these quiet professionals far more credit than we usually give.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marc Lawrence
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・ローレンス
- Reading
- まーく・ろーれんす
- Born
- February 17, 1910 – November 27, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / screenwriter / film director
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc%20Lawrence
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q928456
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marc Lawrence born?
Born February 17, 1910.
When did Marc Lawrence die?
Died November 27, 2005, aged 95.
Where was Marc Lawrence from?
Marc Lawrence was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Marc Lawrence do?
Marc Lawrence worked as actor, film actor, television actor, screenwriter, film director.
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