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Guy Marks was arguably not a career actor but rather a top-notch entertainer who dabbled in acting. In this case it is the quality, not the quantity, of his work that merits him a place among the great character actors. He was better known as a stand-up comic and world-class impressionist.
He was born Mario Scarpa in Philadelphia in 1923, the youngest of 11 children of concert clarinetist Ermelindo Scarpa, a member of the RCA Recording Orchestra, and his wife, Adelina. He grew up on Philly's South Side and frequently ran away from home, working odd jobs. As a young man he found his niche in comedy, especially impersonations, and he was a master--he could do animals, birds, inanimate objects, just about anything, and not just the sounds but the actions, the walks and the faces. He toured the nightclub circuit opening for big stars like Eddie Fisher and Sammy Davis Jr. He worked in Las Vegas quite often. He guested on many TV variety shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Hollywood Palace (1964), The Milton Berle Show (1966) and The Dean Martin Show (1965). This eventually led to a role on a brief but hilarious comedy series with Tim Conway, Rango (1967) as sarcastic Indian sidekick Pink Cloud, which was his greatest success.
Marks appeared in the films: Peeper (1975) uncredited as Man in Alley (doing his Humphrey Bogart) imitation and Train Ride to Hollywood (1975) as Bogie, a Humphrey Bogart look-alike, doing his impeccable Bogart voice impression. On TV he was a regular on The Joey Bishop Show (1961) as Freddie; The John Forsythe Show (1965) as Ed Robbins; and You Again? (1986) as Harry.
Sadly, not many producers picked up on his talents, or maybe it was that he preferred the nightclub circuit. He also composed and performed a "one-hit wonder" novelty song called "Loving You Has Made Me Bananas" that was quite popular in the 1970s. At the time of his death he had completed a TV series pilot with Sid Caesar, which was never picked up. His talents can be seen on the current video release of the "Dean Martin Roasts." He was married and divorced several times and was survived by two brothers and five sisters. He died on November 28, 1987, in Brigantine, New Jersey, aged 64.- Director
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Wolfgang Liebeneiner was a German-Austrian film director, stage and film actor. He was born as Wolfgang Georg Louis Liebeneiner in Liebau, Lower Silesia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire (now Lubawka, Poland). His father was in the textile business. Wolfgang was sent to the cadet schools in Wahlstatt (now Legnickie Pole) and Berlin-Lichterfelde, and went for further schooling to Berlin-Zehlendorf. After graduating, he studied philosophy, German studies and international history in Innsbruck (Austria), Berlin and Munich. He became a professor of the Economy Spielschar. From 1930 till 1934 he played at the capital's "Deutsches Theater". In 1935 he married actress Ruth Hellberg, but the marriage went on the rocks. From 1936 till 1944 he was a member of the "Preußisches Staatstheater" in Berlin. From 1938 to 1943 he was an art director at the Film Academy in Babelsberg (now district of Potsdam). In 1942 to 1945 he was leader of the UFA Studio. He usually played young lovers in about 20 films. He also had bit parts in films that he directed. Afterwards he also worked for TV films and series.
In 1944 he married Yugoslavian actress Hilde Krahl, whom he met during the filming of Yvette (1938). They have had two daughters, of which Johanna also became an actress. Wolfgang Liebeneiner died in Mödling near Vienna, Austria.- Ralph Paul was born on 11 October 1920 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He was married to Roberta. He died on 28 November 1987 in Amityville, New York, USA.
- Július Tuncík was born on 16 February 1910. He was an actor, known for Skleníková Venusa (1986), Rozdelení (1976) and Pes pána generála (1981). He died on 28 November 1987.
- Paul Arma was born on 22 October 1904 in Budapest, Hungary. Paul was a composer, known for The Confrontation (1969) and Touch (1993). Paul died on 28 November 1987.