BIOGRAPHY
Born May 1, 1939 in Worcester,MA, Mark began his acting career as a boy at Worcester Academy. Following graduation, he moved to New York. After landing the obligatory stage roles in touring companies, he went West, to try his chances in television. Mark soon racked up credits in movies like "13 West Street" and "Splendor In The Grass" as well as on TV's "Gomer Pyle" and "Have Gun Will Travel." His first regular gig was on the TV adaptation of "The Wackiest Ship In The Army."

Mark Slade's big break came when he was cast in the realistic Western "High Chaparrel," which was created by the producer of "Bonanza." Fan mail began to pour in for Mark after his first episode, mainly from girls who fell for the sensiteve charater Billy Blue Cannon. Blonde haired and blue-eyed Slade quickly became a teen mag staple. In 1968, he was given a recording contract on the Tetragrammaton label, though the LP and its single dissapeared quicker than snow in the Arizona sun.

Things began to go south for the dreamy idol when his contract for the fourth season of "High Chapparal" was abruptly terminated. Slade went on to the guest star circut, turning up in episodes of "CHiPs," "Charlie's Angels" and "Grizzly Adams," though his last major role was in the 1974 sleeper hit, "Benji." Mark continued to act whenever he could, and soon developed other talents. Eventually, he co-authored the weekly comic strip "Howard and Friends" with cartoonist Danny Arnold. In 1987, Slade formed is own production company, Slade Square, wich he ran with his wife Melinda.

WHERE IS HE NOW?

Mark is currently still invoved with writing, graphic desing and fine art. You can get a full bio and a glimpse of his work at marksladestudio.com

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