Mark Damon

Birth Name:

Alan Harris

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Producer, Actor, Writer

His production "Monster" won an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Picture, which he shares with other directors and producers
In 1961 he received his first Golden Globe nomination and win, for Most Promising Newcomer - Male
Attended the University of California Los Angeles, where he studied literature and business administration
After signing a contract with 20th Century Fox, he appeared in the 1956 film "Between Heaven and Hell․"
He retired from acting and took up film producing in the 1970s, creating Producers Sales Organization production and releasing company
Appeared in both "The Longest Day" and "The Shortest Day," being the only actor to do so

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