Mark Withers (actor)


Mark Fred Withers was an American actor, best known for his roles on television.

Early life and education

Withers was born in Binghamton, New York on June 25, 1947. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in acting and directing from California State University, Los Angeles and a Master of Fine Arts from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Career

Withers portrayed Ted Dinard, the ill-fated gay lover of Steven Carrington during the 1981 first season of the prime time soap opera Dynasty. Other television credits include Wonder Woman; The Greatest American Hero; Magnum, P.I.; The Dukes of Hazzard; Hart to Hart; Remington Steele; Hotel; Dallas; L.A. Law; Matlock; The King of Queens and Frasier.

Death

Withers died of pancreatic cancer on November 22, 2024, in Glendora, California, at the age of 77.