Marcus Gilbert

Career overview

Marcus Gilbert was born on 29 July 1958 in Bristol, England. He trained at the Mountview Theatre School, graduating in 1981, and immediately became a founder member of the original Odyssey Theatre Company, which toured London schools presenting contemporary classic productions. His early career combined stage work with appearances in television and commercial advertising, establishing him as a versatile British actor.

Gilbert’s film work spanned the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is credited with roles in Biggles (1986), A Hazard of Hearts (1987), Rambo III (1988), A Ghost in Monte Carlo (1990) and Legacy (1990). He also gained recognition for his parts in Jilly Cooper’s Riders and Army of Darkness (Evil Dead 3). In addition to his screen performances, he continued to act on stage; in 2000 he portrayed the young Viscount Goring in Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband with the Middle Ground Theatre Company on a national tour, and in 2006 he starred as Jordan Power in the world premiere of Starry Starry Night at The Mill at Sonning.

Gilbert remained active across film, television, and theatre throughout his career, contributing to a range of productions that highlighted his adaptability and commitment to the performing arts. He passed away on 11 January 2026 at the age of 67.