Mark Withers.
(Photo by Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images)Mark Withers best known for roles in Dynasty And Stranger thingshas died. He was 77.
Jessie honored her late father and his legacy with a moving tribute, per Variety.
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“He faced his illness with the same strength and dignity he brought to his craft, creating a legacy of warmth, humor and dedication, along with his remarkable ability to make every role unforgettable,” she wrote. “Mark’s enduring talent and dedication to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends and fans.”
During his illustrious career, Mark played Ted Dinard in the original Dynasty series, which aired from January 1981 to May 1989.
His character was a love interest for the sexually confused Steven Carrington (Al Corley)one of the most important family members in the soap opera.
In dramatic scenes, Steven’s father plays Blake Carrington (John Forsythe) accidentally kills Ted after seeing him hug his son – marking the end of Mark’s time on the show.
Most recently, Mark played Gary in Netflix’s hit supernatural series, Stranger things. The character was a coroner at the local morgue and appeared in the first season.
Throughout his acting career, mark also amassed credits in a range of television shows and films including Castle, Criminal Minds, Dallas, Days of Our Lives, Drop Dead Diva, And Fraiser.
He also appeared in Hill Street Blues, LA Law, Magnum PI, Matlock, Remington Steele, Sense8, Wonder Woman, The Dukes of Hazzard And The King of Queens.
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According to VarietyMark was a star athlete before pursuing his acting career and getting a football scholarship to Penn State.
In the early days of his acting career, he managed to land appearances in commercials. Among these were roles in campaigns for McDonald’s, American Airlines, Folger’s Coffee, Irish Spring soap and Crest toothpaste.
Born on June 25, 1947 in Binghamton, New York, Mark studied acting and directing at California State University, Los Angeles.
He later graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from Minnesota State University, Mankato.