Biography

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 (1950).

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

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

Jack Marks

Biography

Filmography

all 17

Movies 17

Writer 17

Not Wanted on Voyage (1957)

Little Big Shot (1952)

Worm's Eye View (1951)

Take Me To Paris (1951)

Old Mother Riley, Headmistress (1950)

Old Mother Riley's New Venture (1949)

Much Too Shy (1942)

Old Mother Riley Joins Up (1939)

Splinters in the Air (1937)

Fame (1936)

Where’s George? (1935)

Going Gay (1933)

This Week of Grace (1933)

Up for the Derby (1933)

It's a King (1932)

The Mayor's Nest (1932)

Splinters in the Navy (1931)

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Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1895-02-12

Deathday1987-02-12 (91 years old)

Related Persons

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1895-02-12

Deathday
1987-02-12 (91 years old)