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Mark Lenard, born on October 15, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, was a television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on November 22, 1996, at the age of 72. Education on record includes University of Michigan.
My Take
Mark Lenard earned a rare kind of immortality. As Sarek, Spock's father, he embodied one character across the original series, the animated show, three films, and The Next Generation, threading a single performance through decades of Star Trek. That continuity is no small thing, it demands an actor who can make dignity feel lived-in rather than stiff. He passed in 1996, but the gravity he gave that Vulcan patriarch still resonates with fans, which is the truest measure of an actor. I deeply admire performers who disappear so completely into a role that the role becomes inseparable from them.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Lenard
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・レナード
- Reading
- まーく・れなーど
- Born
- October 15, 1924 – November 22, 1996
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
2. Background
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%20Lenard
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q940971
4. About this entry
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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 Mark Lenard born?
Mark Lenard was born on October 15, 1924.
When did Mark Lenard die?
Mark Lenard died on November 22, 1996, aged 72.
Where was Mark Lenard from?
Mark Lenard was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Mark Lenard do?
Mark Lenard worked as television actor, film actor.
Where did Mark Lenard study?
Mark Lenard attended University of Michigan.
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