Mark Blane is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his work on the film ''Cubby'' and his recurring role as "Zack" on the

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series '' Little Voice''.

Life and career

Mark Blane was born in

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. His sister is the actress Carly Blane. He attended

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and

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. He began his film career as a co-writer on ''

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''. He is a playwright and author of ''The Rock and The Ripe: The Bullied and Bruised Gay Youth of America''. In 2019, Blane wrote and co-directed the feature film '' Cubby'', along with Ben Mankoff, about a babysitter and a young boy trying to discover their place in New York City. The film had its World Premiere at the 34th Lovers Film Festival – Torino LGBTQI Visions and won Buried Treasure at the Chlotrudis Awards. His upcoming short film, ''Ghost Bike'', starring

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and Carly Blane, is currently in post production.

Filmography

As Actor * 2019 - ''Cubby'' * 2020 - '' Little Voice'' * 2020 - ''Ghost Bike''

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Blane, Mark Living people Film directors from Indiana American male film actors 21st-century American male actors American male television actors 1988 births American LGBT film directors Queer actors