Willis Marks


Willis Marks was an American silent film actor.

Biography

In 1888, Marks debuted on stage professionally. He acted in Oliver Morosco's stock company for nine years. He went to Hollywood in 1915, and for 20 years he portrayed older men in many films, including The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln, in which he played William Seward. Marks' career declined after the emergence of sound movies.
Marks was married to actress Carroll Marshall. His son, Chandler Marks, was also an actor.
Marks' papers are housed at the University of Denver.

Partial filmography