Mark Lester
Casting directors have long relied on Mark Lester, an American actor who keeps working whether or not the titles travel. In 62 years he has taken on 16 credits. If one title has to be named, it is 'Oliver!', where he is Oliver. Drama is where the credits pile up.
Mark Lester
15 Movies
1 Series
Casting directors have long relied on Mark Lester, an American actor who keeps working whether or not the titles travel. In 62 years he has taken on 16 credits. If one title has to be named, it is 'Oliver!', where he is Oliver. Drama is where the credits pile up.
Movies
Plays Prince Edward / Tom Canty
The Prince and the Pauper
1977
Plays Marcus
What the Peeper Saw
1972
Plays Oliver
Oliver!
1968
Plays Ziggy
Eyewitness
1970
Plays Daniel Latimer
Melody
1971
Plays Christopher Coombs
Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?
1972
Plays Jiminee
Our Mother's House
1967
Plays Gérald
The Counterfeit Constable
1964
Plays Phillip Ransome
Run Wild, Run Free
1969
Plays Lennox Duncan
Redneck
1973
Plays Jamie
Scalawag
1973
Plays Joe Evans
Black Beauty
1971
Plays Mike Richard
Little Adventurer
1973
Plays Don Wolcott
Spaceflight IC-1
1965
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Full Filmography
The Prince and the Pauper
Prince Edward / Tom Canty
1977
Film
Scalawag
Jamie
1973
Film
Little Adventurer
Mike Richard
1973
Film
Redneck
Lennox Duncan
1973
Film
What the Peeper Saw
Marcus
1972
Film
Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?
Christopher Coombs
1972
Film
Black Beauty
Joe Evans
1971
Film
Melody
Daniel Latimer
1971
Film
Eyewitness
Ziggy
1970
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mark Lester and where are they from?
Mark Lester is 68 years old, born on July 11, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mark Lester?
Mark Lester is best known for roles in Fahrenheit 451, Oliver!, Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?.
How many movies has Mark Lester been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1964), Mark Lester has appeared in 15 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Mark Lester's first movie?
The career of Mark Lester began with The Counterfeit Constable (1964).
What is Mark Lester's most recent movie or series?
Mark Lester's most recent release is Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano, which premiered on August 30, 2024.
What TV shows has Mark Lester appeared in?
On television, Mark Lester has appeared in The Oscars, This Morning, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Then Came Bronson.
Mark Lester
1958-07-11 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Mark attended stage school in London, England as a young child and made his film debut in The Counterfeit Constable (1964) at the age of six. He made countless TV appearances and became very well known in England. Worldwide fame developed as a result of his portrayal of a stuttering child in Our Mother's House (1967). Producers ofOliver! (1968) auditioned 250 child actors for the title role and finally chose him. Many roles for TV, film and stage followed. His last major film was The Prince and the Pauper(1977).