Mark Blane

Mark Blane
Blane on set in Queens, New York in 2020
Born (1988-12-21) December 21, 1988
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director, producer
Years active2017–present

Mark Blane is an American actor, writer, and director.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the film Cubby and his recurring role as "Zack" on the Apple TV+ series Little Voice.[3][4]

Life and career

Blane was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. His sister is the actress Carly Blane. He attended Valparaiso High School and Syracuse University.[5] He began his film career as a co-writer on The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.[6] He is a playwright and author of The Rock and The Ripe: The Bullied and Bruised Gay Youth of America.[7]

In 2019, Blane wrote and co-directed the feature film Cubby, along with Ben Mankoff, about a babysitter and a young boy trying to discover their place in New York City.[8] The film had its World Premiere at the 34th Lovers Film Festival – Torino LGBTQI Visions and won Buried Treasure at the Chlotrudis Awards.[9][10] His short film, Ghost Bike, starring Tamara Tunie, Mike Doyle and Carly Blane, was released on Apple in 2024.[11]

Filmography

Year Title Writer Director Producer Note
2017 The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Y Y Documentary
2019 Cubby Y Y Y Feature Film
2023 Assassino Americano Amnésico Y Y Y Short Film
2024 Ghost Bike Y Y Y Short Film

As Actor

  • 2019 - Cubby
  • 2020 - Little Voice
  • 2022 - The Apology
  • 2023 - Assassino Americano Amnésico
  • 2024 - Ghost Bike

References

  1. ^ "He was bullied for his sexuality in Valparaiso. He returns with a Netflix film, and to confront dark feelings". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "Actor, director Mark Blane talks 'Little Voice' Apple TV+ series". pix11.com. July 30, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "'Cubby' Trailer: A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy Featuring Patricia Richardson". indiewire.com. July 18, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "Little Voice". apple-tv-plus-press.apple.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "Valparaiso High School graduate returning home as indie film maker". nwitimes.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "The Rock & the Ripe". timeout.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  8. ^ Kenigsberg, Ben (October 31, 2019). "'Cubby' Review: Offbeat? Definitely. Out of Touch? That Too". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "A Quirky Queer Coming-of-Age Comedy". bennington.edu. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "'Parasite' tops 26th Chlotrudis Award". awardswatch.com. March 25, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Charles Tolbert and Jenna Mack Team as Producers, Short Film 'Ghost Bike' Debuts on Apple TV". variety.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.