Mark Eden

Mark Eden was an American actor best known for his roles in Doctor Zhivago, The Pleasure Girls, and Coronation Street. He was born on February 14, 1928, in London, England, and passed away on January 1, 2021, due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Personal and Family Life

Mark Eden’s birth name was Douglas John Malin, and he had a successful acting career that spanned several decades. He was married three times, first to Joan Le Mesurier, with whom he had a son named David. His second marriage was to Diana Eden, and he later married actress Sue Nicholls in 1993, whom he met at a party in 1983.

Career

He began his career in the 1950s and achieved fame for various roles in both film and television. One of his notable early films was The Fighting Prince of Donegal, although he faced an injury during filming that led to a setback in his career. Eden became particularly well-known for portraying the villain Alan Bradley on Coronation Street.

Death and Legacy

Mark Eden passed away on January 1, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor whose work remains cherished by fans. In 2009, he commemorated his character’s dramatic end on Coronation Street by unveiling a plaque at the tram stop where his character was killed.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Doctor Zhivago1965-12-22Engineer at dam
The Pleasure Girls1965-05-01Prinny
Coronation Street1960-12-09Alan Bradley
Doctor Who: Marco Polo1964-04-04Marco Polo
Jesus of Nazareth1977-03-27Quartus
Agatha Christie’s Poirot1989-01-08Boucher
An Adventure in Space and Time2013-11-21Donald Baverstock