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
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Zhivago | 1965-12-22 | Engineer at dam |
| The Pleasure Girls | 1965-05-01 | Prinny |
| Coronation Street | 1960-12-09 | Alan Bradley |
| Doctor Who: Marco Polo | 1964-04-04 | Marco Polo |
| Jesus of Nazareth | 1977-03-27 | Quartus |
| Agatha Christie’s Poirot | 1989-01-08 | Boucher |
| An Adventure in Space and Time | 2013-11-21 | Donald Baverstock |