Marc first began acting and singing in grade school on Long Island, NY. In high school he began writing and directing many school projects; he continued his studies in acting, singing and directing at Pace University, NY, where Prof. Joseph Miranne took Marc on as a protégé. Marc was titled the ‘Most likely to succeed’ by the college theatre club.
After service in Navy intelligence, Marc continued his studies at
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and H. B. Studios, and with various
private instructors. Fred Kelly, brother to Gene Kelly, became Marc’s friend and muse, mentoring him in the
early stages of his career. Fred brought Marc to The Lambs - America’s first
theatrical club, established in 1874 - where Marc quickly became a featured
performer. Shortly after, Marc began writing and managing productions in The
Lambs, and eventually became a Director of Entertainment for that organization
where he currently serves as its vice-president, one of the youngest officers in its
129 year history.Professionally, some of the films Marc has appeared in include Mortal Thoughts, Big, and Bullets Over Broadway. He is known as the stand-in and photo-double to the stars; He has worked with actors including Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Sean Connery...and with directors including Sidney Lumet, Andrew Bergman and Woody Allen...and with cinematographers such as Carlo DiPalma, Don Thorin, Bill Fraker, Laslo Kovacs and Zhao Fei. It is from their teachings and encouragement that Marc has honed his directing abilities. And it is from the encouragement of Dustin Hoffman and others that Marc has expanded his career into writing and producing. On television he has appeared in The Street (starring Stanley Tucci) and an episode of Gimme a Break. His rich baritone singing has been heard in clubs all around the New York area….and Marc is known throughout the world for his expertise on the popular TV show The Sopranos.
As a writer Marc has co-authored the stage musical, Love of a Lifetime, and a comedy western screenplay, Don’t Call Me Cisco. He co-wrote the police action-drama Blue Shirts, and the screenplays Love of a Lifetime and Hot Properties. Marc is a partner in Oroloro Entertainment, an independent film company developing three feature projects. Oroloro Ent. is currently raising $5 million for its Love of a Lifetime, a heavenly romantic comedy that asks the question; Can love conquer all, whether you’re young, old or dead? In addition to producing, Marc will be co-directing and acting in Love of a Lifetime. Additionally, Marc uses his vocals abilities as a ‘voice-over’ artist recording commercials and narrations for radio and television, and has been the voice of the Screen Actors' Guild NY Casting Hotline for over 7 years.
Marc’s directing credits include theater, television …. And soon film. He recently directed two episodes of the Californian cable talk show, Talking Over Coffee, and a reading of a new musical, Bookstore, at the York Theater. Marc was recently nominated for a second term on the NY Board of Screen Actors' Guild, and is a member of the Independent Feature Project (IFP)