David Marks
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 22, 1944 in Hawthorne, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1962–2026 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
David Lee Marks was an American guitarist and actor born in Hawthorne, California. He was an early member of the Beach Boys, joining the group in February 1962 to replace Al Jardine on rhythm guitar. He performed on the band's first four albums, which were Surfin' Safari in 1962, Surfin' U.S.A. in 1963, Surfer Girl in 1963, and Little Deuce Coupe in 1963. Growing up in Hawthorne, he was a neighborhood friend of the original band members and a frequent participant at their family get-togethers. Following his departure from the group, Marks fronted the Marksmen and worked as a session musician performing and recording. As an actor, he was known for appearances in Carnage in 1984 and The Civil War in 1990.
Career overview
David Lee Marks was born in Hawthorne, California. Growing up, he was a neighborhood friend of the original members of the Beach Boys and frequently participated in their family get-togethers. Marks joined the group in February 1962, replacing Al Jardine on rhythm guitar. He performed on the band's first four albums, which were Surfin' Safari in 1962, Surfin' U.S.A. in 1963, Surfer Girl in 1963, and Little Deuce Coupe in 1963. He did not appear on the 1961 single Surfin', which was the first performance by the group. Following his departure from the group, Marks fronted the Marksmen and performed and recorded as a session musician.
As an actor, David Marks was known for his work in Carnage, released in 1984, and The Civil War, released in 1990. He accumulated sixteen known credits in acting over the course of his career. He passed away on June 3, 2009, in Washington, District of Columbia.
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Full Filmography
15 titles- Rock Springs: 1885 (2026) Editor
- The Beach Boys (2024) as Self
- A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys (2023) as Self
- The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds (2017) as Self
- The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971 (2016) as Self
- Decker (2014) as Self
- Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982 (2014) as Self
- The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary (2012) as Self
- The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again (2012) as Self
- Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (2010) as Self - The Beach Boys
- Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969 (2010) as Self
- Legends (2006) as Self - Founding Member, Beach Boys
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self - The Beach Boys
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Beach Boys
- One Man's Challenge (1962) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is David Marks best known for?
David Marks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Beach Boys (2024), Decker (2014), Legends (2006), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).
When and where was David Marks born?
David Marks was born on August 22, 1944 in Hawthorne, California, USA.
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David Marks has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
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David Lee Marks was an American guitarist and actor born in Hawthorne, California. He was an early member of the Beach Boys, joining the group in February 1962 to replace Al Jardine on rhythm guitar. He performed on the band's first four albums, which were Surfin' Safari in 1962, Surfin' U.S.A. in 1963, Surfer Girl in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self - The Beach Boys — aged about 52
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Beach Boys — aged about 37
- The Beach Boys (2024) as Self — aged about 79
- Decker (2014) as Self — aged about 69
- Legends (2006) as Self - Founding Member, Beach Boys — aged about 61
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