
Known for
Acting
Born
February 17, 1910
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Died
November 27, 2005 (aged 95)
Marc Lawrence was an American character actor who specialized in underworld types. In 1930, Lawrence befriended another young actor, John Garfield. The two appeared in a number of plays before Lawrence was given a film contract with Columbia Pictures. Lawrence appeared in films beginning in 1931. Garfield followed, starting his film career in 1938. Lawrence's pock-marked complexion, brooding appearance and New York street-guy accent made him a natural for heavies, and he played scores of gangsters and mob bosses over the next six decades. Later, Lawrence found himself under scrutiny for his political leanings. When called before the House Un-American Activities Committee, he admitted he had...
2003
as Acme VP, Stating the Obvious
2001
as Cousin Nolan
2000
1999
as Old Man
1996
as Carlo Gambino
1996
as Old Timer
1995
as Sam the Bellhop
1994
1993
1992
as Kloppman
1992
as Santos Alicante
1991
as Bar Patron
1990
as Ben Beloit
1990
1989
as Michael Fazio
1987
1986
as Vinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti
1985
as Mr. Weiss / Dieter (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
1983
as Salvatore Licuti
1983
1982
as Daniel Ginelli
1980
as Torpedo
1980
as Abraham Weiss / Dieter
1979
as Mr. Booth
1979
as Carmine