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Jack Marks

1895 – 1987

British comedian and screenwriter

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About Jack Marks

Lived 1895 – 1987 (aged 92). Jack Marks was a comedian and screenwriter.

Jack Marks (12 February 1895 – 12 March 1987) was an English performer and screenwriter. He was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and began his career as a comedian, dancer and singer. He appeared before King George V and Queen Mary at the inaugural Royal Command Performance in London in 1912. He later became a successful screenwriter for several British films, such as Up for the Cup.

Marks married Iris Dilley and they had a son, Howard.

He died from lung cancer in St John's Wood.

Selected filmography

Splinters in the Navy (1931) The Mayor's Nest (1932) This Week of Grace (1933) It's a King (1933) Trouble (1933) Up for the Derby (1933) It's a Cop (1934) Girls, Please! (1934)

Where's George? (1935) Fame (1936) Splinters in the Air (1937) Why Pick on Me? (1937) What a Man! (1938) Old Mother Riley Joins Up (1940) Old Mother Riley's New Venture (1949) Trail Blazers (1953) Not Wanted on Voyage (1957)

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Also known as
Jackie Marks

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Marks?

British comedian and screenwriter

When was Jack Marks born?

Jack Marks was born on 12 February 1895.

When did Jack Marks die?

Jack Marks died on 12 March 1987.

What was Jack Marks's occupation?

Jack Marks was a comedian and screenwriter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Marks

· Wikidata: Q6113880

· DBpedia: Jack Marks (performer)

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