Saturday, April 6, 2013

MARC SINGER


Marc Singer (born January 29, 1948) is a Canadian-born American actor best known for his roles in the Beastmaster film series and as Mike Donovan in the original 1980s TV series V. As well as his role in Dallas as Matt Cantrell.
 
 
Singer was born in Vancouver, British Columbia into a family of performers. His cousin, Bryan Singer, is a noted film producer/director. Marc was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is married to actress Haunani Minn. 

 "V"
 


 "Planet Of The Apes" (TV Series)
 
"Something For Joey"

"Beastmaster"



Before the height of his career, Singer appeared in the sequel to the miniseries Roots as Col. Warner's elder son Andy. Singer has appeared in several fantasy adventure films and series, such as The Beastmaster and its sequels, in which he played the title role
 


 
 





 
 
 
 
 Singer starred as Mike Donovan in the 1983 miniseries V, the 1984 sequel V: The Final Battle, and the TV series V: The Series.


Singer was the first choice for the role of Connor MacLeod in Highlander, but he turned it down because of his commitment on V: The Series. He was also the first choice for the role of Whistler in Blade.


 Singer appeared in the last episode of Season 2 of the new version of V, airing on March 15, 2011, however, instead of reprising his role of Mike Donovan, he plays a new character called Lars Tremont.
 

Singer is currently teaching children inter-disciplinary tactics at the Heifetz International Music Institute, in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. In Seattle, he met his future wife, Hawaiian-born actress Haunani Minn. They live a California casual lifestyle, and Marc enjoys running, sailing, martial arts (he is a black belt in Kung fu), boxing, skiing and motorcycling in his spare time, as well as playing some Western classical piano every day.
 
 

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