Mark Damon, who gained a reputation as an actor early in his career before transitioning to work as a film sales executive and producer, has passed away at the age of 91, according to media reports. His death occurred just before the Cannes Film Festival, where he was a frequent presence.
As a producer, he was involved in projects such as “Monster,” “Flight of the Navigator,” “The Upside of Anger,” and “The NeverEnding Story,” among many others. He worked as a producer or executive producer on over 70 films.
His final acting role was in the 1997 movie “Deceiver,” but he appeared in numerous projects from the 1950s to the 1970s, including a role in director Roger Corman’s “House of Usher.” He made many appearances in the popular spaghetti western films of that era.
This news was first reported by Variety, citing his wife. His representatives also confirmed the news.
