About Freddy Marks
Lived 1949 – 2021 (aged 71). Freddy Marks was a British composer and television actor.
Frederick Marks (10 September 1949 – 20 May 2021) was an English actor, singer and entertainer. He was best known for being part of the musical trio Rod, Jane and Freddy which appeared in children's programming in the 1980s and 1990s.
Early life Marks was born in Smethwick, Worcestershire in 1949 to Freda (née Lawson) and William Marks. He lived in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in his youth, and was interested in music and the theatre from an early age and played in various bands and was involved with youth amateur dramatics.
In January 2021, Marks was diagnosed with cancer. He was admitted to a hospice in Esher, Surrey in May 2021, and died there on 20 May; his death was announced the following week.
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Who was Freddy Marks?
British actor and composer
When was Freddy Marks born?
Freddy Marks was born on 10 September 1949 in Smethwick.
When did Freddy Marks die?
Freddy Marks died on 27 May 2021 in Princess Alice Hospice.
What was Freddy Marks's occupation?
Freddy Marks was a composer and television actor.
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Freddy Marks was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Freddy Marks. https://biography.guide/freddy-marks/
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